Language Devises Flashcards
(17 cards)
Noun
A person,place,thing
Verb
Action or state
Imperative
Gives an order or command
Adjective
Describes a noun
Adverb
Modifies a verb,adjective or phrase ends in ‘ly’ usualy
Alliteration
The same letter/sound at of word
Metaphor
Saying something is something
Direct comparison of two things withought using like or as
Simile
Comparing to things using like or as
Personification
Giving human characteristics to an object
Semantic field
The use of a group of words that all link to the same topic
Hyperbole
Exaggeration
Imagery
Vivid description of a scene
Auditory imagery
Vivid description of sound
Tactile imagery
Vivid description of physical sensation
Olfactory imagery
Vivid description of smell
Gustatory imagery
Vivid description of taste/flavour
Kinaesthetic imagery
Vivid description of movement or body position