Key vocab Flashcards
(18 cards)
Lexical choices
An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning
semantic field
An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning
connotation
An idea or image which is suggested by a word, which is not its dictionary meaning
denotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests:
simile
A comparison made using ‘like’ or ‘as’
metaphor
Comparing something to something else
imagery
visual symbolism, or figurative language that evokes a mental image or other kinds of sense impressions
symbolism
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
personification
A type of imagery in which non-human objects, animals or ideas are given human characteristics.
zoomorphism
a literary technique that assigns animal characteristics to non-animal objects, humans, and events
alliteration
The repetition of the same sounds (mainly consonants) usually at the beginning of words.
sibilance
The repeated use of the ‘s’ sound in the beginning, middle or end of nearby words
assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of two or more words.
onomatopoeia
When a word sounds like the word it is describing. For example, ‘buzz’ or ‘hiss’.
repetition
Words, phrases or ideas are repeated for effect.
rule of three
writing principle which suggests that a trio of things such as events or characters is more humorous, satisfying, or effective than other numbers
motif
Any repeated idea, theme or image that has a symbolic significance in the text.
polysyndeton
co-ordinating conjunctions being used several times in close succession in a list- (i.e We ate roast beef and squash and biscuits)
