key language techniques

Question 1

Onomatapeia

Answer 1

When a word sounds like what it is describing. (Splash, Bang)

Question 2

Similes

Answer 2

When something or a feature of something is compared to something else using like . (The size of the tree was like a building)

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

When you say something is something else. (The skin of the animal was an indestructible armour)

Question 4

Personification

Answer 4

When something that isn’t human is given human like features. (The rubble all aound spoke louder than anything anyone could say to him)

Question 5

Sibilance

Answer 5

When S sounds are repeated in a small space to create a threatening image. (Slithering Snake)

Question 6

Alliteration

Answer 6

When two or more words begin with the same letter. (Slithering Snake)

Question 7

Plosive sounds

Answer 7

When sounds like B or P are used repetitively, as they sound quite aggressive.

Question 8

verb

Answer 8

An action word. (Run, jump, walk)

Question 9

noun

Answer 9

The name of an object (chair, table)

Question 10

adverb

Answer 10

A descriptive word for a verb. (Quickly, swiftly)

Question 11

adjective

Answer 11

A descriptive word. (Fast, smart, large)