English - Tomassive Flashcards
(37 cards)
What is a triple?
Repeating the same words or phrases three times
Use of triple
To grab attention of the reader and make in idea clearer
What is onomatopoeia
A word, which when spoken makes the sound of the thing described
Use of onomatopoeia
To make more descriptive as readers can almost hear it
What is a metaphor
Comparing one thing as being a different thing - saying it is like this
Use of metaphor
Make a description more emphatic or vivid, emphasise the qualities of smth by comparing
What is alliteration
The repetition of the same letter of sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Use of repetition
Create mood or tone, comedic affects, speeds up reading
What are sensory words
Words which relate directly to the five senses
Use of sensory words
Take advantage of all readers senses make a more vivid and real imagination for the reader
What is a simile
Comparing one thing as being like or as smth else
Use of a simile
Description more vivid or emphatic, express emotion, make writing more vivid and entertaining
What is vocabulary choice
Choosing particular words bc meaning, sound or effect
Use of vocab choice
Create impact with words
What is emotive language
Words and phrases meant to evoke and emotional response
Use of emotive language
Communicate ideas thoughts and emotions
What is rhythm
A strong regular repeated pattern of sound, through stressed and unstressed syllables
Use of rhythm
Helps readers to connect with the text
Make it easier to read
Create a tone, generate
emotions or enhances ideas
What is repetition
Repeating the same words or phrases a few times
Use of repetition
Make an idea clearer, emphasise an idea or feeling
What is rhyme
A word syllable or line that ends with a sound that matches another
Use of rhyme
Provide pleasing effect
What is puns
A joke relying on different meanings of a word
Use of pun
Create humor for audience
