language analysis

Question 1

definite article

Answer 1

the word ‘the’
identifies a noun and shows it has been singled out

Question 2

abstract noun

Answer 2

something that has no physical qualities, hope/adventure/life

Question 3

an allusion

Answer 3

call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly, refer to something indirectly, reference
‘an allusion to…’

Question 4

archaism

Answer 4

an old-fashioned word/phrase not used now
‘…’s use of archaism’
‘the archaic verb/noun suggests..’

Question 5

assonance

Answer 5

repetition of similar vowel sounds
creates rhythm+ embeds phrase into the audience’s minds

Question 6

attitudes

Answer 6

opinions expressed in a text

Question 7

auxiliary/modal verbs

Answer 7

expresses necessity or possibility
precedes another verb

Question 8

collective noun/pronoun

Answer 8

refers to a group of people/things
assembly/family
we/our

Question 9

comment clause

Answer 9

commonly occuring phrase in speech
you know/I believe
can suggest nervousness

Question 10

concrete/common noun

Answer 10

noun that is an everyday object, can be seen/heard/touched

Question 11

compound noun/adjective/verb

Answer 11

word made of two words joined by a hyphen

Question 12

an oxymoron

Answer 12

uses contradictory words in a phrase
‘bittersweet’

Question 13

a paradox

Answer 13

a statement that uses contradictory ideas

Question 14

declarative mood

Answer 14

occurs when the speaker makes a declaration
can create an assertive tone, which shows self-confidence or vanity

Question 15

discourse

Answer 15

language interaction/dialogue
written or spoken communication
extended expression of thought on a subject

Question 16

double negative

Answer 16

using two negatives
‘didn’t see nothing’ ‘can’t get no’
can create informal tone or suggest character is lower class

Question 17

dynamic verb

Answer 17

expresses an action rather than a state
eg. physical (to run)/ mental (to ponder)/ or perceptual (to see)
as opposed to stand/believe

Question 18

elision

Answer 18

the omission of a sound or syllable when speaking
‘I’m’ ‘let’s’
creates informal/chatty tone

Question 19

euphemism

Answer 19

a mild/indirect word/expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh/taboo by society when referring to something unpleasant

Question 20

exclamatory tone

Answer 20

when expressing strong emotions of happiness/sadness/anger

Question 21

fillers

Answer 21

words used when hesitating in speech, suggests nervousness
‘um’ ‘er’

Question 22

indefinite article

Answer 22

the word ‘a’ or ‘an’
can suggest speaker is avoiding saying something by downplaying

Question 23

interrogative mood

Answer 23

expressing a question

Question 24

juxtaposition

Answer 24

to place two things physically side by side which often contrast one another

Question 25

semantic field

Answer 25

collection of words which are related to one another through similar meanings, context+ writer intent

Question 26

litotes (singular+plural)

Answer 26

the use of the double negative to create a ironic or deliberate understatement 'that wasn't half bad' 'that's not a bad idea'

Question 27

paralinguistics

Answer 27

on-verbal communication using gestures, posture, facial expressions

Question 28

parallelism

Answer 28

the patterning of words or structures across a text repetition emphasises ideas and makes argument memorable

Question 29

stative verbs

Answer 29

describe states (things that don't change easily/quickly) eg. beliefs, thoughts, ownership verbs of emotion (love)/ opinions (agree)/ perceptions (feel)

Question 30

superlative adjective

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emphasises the extremes best/worst/fastest

Question 31

comparative adjective

Answer 31

faster/slower, two years older/younger

Question 32

tag question

Answer 32

interrogative structure attached to the end of a sentence eg. 'isn't it?' 'don't they?' can suggest speaker is either unsure or seeks agreement

Question 33

tripling

Answer 33

listing three items

Question 34

a vocative

Answer 34

a word used to address someone through personal name or title (sir/madam)