Language And Structural Techniques Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does superlative mean
An adjective showing the highest quality or degree, for example, it is the best
What does personification mean?
Giving human characteristics or traits to a non-human object e.g the branches waved
What dose semantic field mean?
Using a group of words that all link to the same topic
What does auditory imagery mean?
A detailed description of sound
What does tactile imagery mean?
A vivid or detailed description of a physical sensation or touch
What does anaphora mean?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a successive clause
What are links between paragraphs?
A rede character or object in two or more paragraphs to show the importance
What does chronological structure mean?
Arranged in order of time
What are flashbacks or flashforwards?
Set earlier or later than the main narrative
What does exption mean?
The introduction of background information to help anchor the reader
What does tense mean?
The past, present or future
What is a modal verb?
Expresses necessity or possibility
What does Olfactory imagery mean?
The vivid description of smell
What does kinesthetics imagery mean?
The vivid description of the position or movement of a body.
What is a compound sentence?
Contains two independent clauses that are related and joined with a conjunction
What is a complex sentence?
Contains one or more subordinate clause
What is an impact sentence or fragment?
Contains three or less words
What is zooming in and out?
Narrowing or widening the narrative focus
What is the climax?
The most intense point in the development of the narrative
What does gustatory imagery mean?
A vivid description of taste or flavour
