Language devices Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is Pathetic Fallacy?
Assigning human emotions to nature or inanimate objects, often reflecting the mood of a scene.
What is Personification?
Giving human characteristics to non-human entities.
What is a Simile?
Comparing two different things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
What is a Metaphor?
Describing something as if it were something else, implying a direct comparison.
What is an Extended Metaphor?
A metaphor that continues over multiple lines or throughout a piece of work.
What is an Oxymoron?
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
What is Juxtaposition?
Placing two elements close together to highlight their contrasting qualities.
What is Symbolism?
Using symbols to signify ideas and qualities beyond their literal sense.
What is a Semantic Field?
A group of words related in meaning, often used to create a particular atmosphere or theme.
What is Irony?
A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what is meant.
What is a Rhetorical Question?
A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.
What is Hyperbole?
Deliberate and obvious exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
What is Assonance?
Repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words.
What is Alliteration?
Repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.
What is Sibilance?
Repetition of ‘s’ or ‘sh’ sounds to create a hissing effect.
What is Foreshadowing?
Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
What is Zoom In?
Focusing closely on a particular detail or aspect to highlight its importance.
What is Zoom Out?
Shifting focus from a specific detail to a broader perspective or setting.
What is Dialogue?
Conversation between characters, used to reveal character and advance the plot.
What is a Short Sentence?
A brief sentence used to create tension, urgency, or emphasis.
What is a Long Sentence?
A sentence that extends to include multiple clauses or details, often used to slow down the pace or provide elaborate descriptions.
What is a Shift in Focus?
Changing the narrative attention from one subject to another to guide the reader’s perspective.
What is Cyclical Structure?
A narrative structure where the story ends in a similar way to how it began, creating a sense of closure or inevitability.
What is Climax?
The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often leading to the resolution.
