Language Devises Flashcards

(17 cards)

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Noun

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A person,place,thing

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Verb

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Action or state

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3
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Imperative

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Gives an order or command

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4
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Adjective

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Describes a noun

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5
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Adverb

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Modifies a verb,adjective or phrase ends in ‘ly’ usualy

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Alliteration

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The same letter/sound at of word

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7
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Metaphor

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Saying something is something

Direct comparison of two things withought using like or as

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Simile

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Comparing to things using like or as

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9
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Personification

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Giving human characteristics to an object

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10
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Semantic field

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The use of a group of words that all link to the same topic

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11
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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration

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12
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Imagery

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Vivid description of a scene

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Auditory imagery

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Vivid description of sound

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Tactile imagery

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Vivid description of physical sensation

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Olfactory imagery

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Vivid description of smell

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Gustatory imagery

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Vivid description of taste/flavour

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Kinaesthetic imagery

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Vivid description of movement or body position