Language Features 1 Flashcards
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Connotation
An idea or feeling which a word invokes
Personal Pronouns
It takes place instead of a noun
e.g ‘he’ went to the zoo, ‘Sam’ went to the zoo
Repetition
An idea or action that repeats to imply an important meaning
Imperative
A command that is used. It can be used to show status and character.
e.g “Buy it now!”
Metaphor
Relating one word to another to describe. Using the words ‘was’ and ‘is’.
e.g The moon was a jewel
Simile
Relating one word to another to describe. Using the words ‘like’.
e.g The moon was like a jewel
Alliteration
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of word or closely connected words. Used to help remember or describe.
e.g The snake slithers sneakily
Assonance
The occurrence of the same vowel sounds in closely connected words. Can be used to make a sentence sound
Personification
Giving living characteristics to something non-living.
e.g The sky smiled at her
Allusion
A brief reference to something well-known
Slang
Informal language. Is a type of language that is typically restricted to a particular group of people and be outdated.
Cliché
A phrase or opinion that is overused and is seen as a lack of originality.
Onomatopoeia
A word that has a sound associated with what is named.
e.g Boom, Crash
Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements that not meant to be taken literally.
Pun
A play on words. the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. Sometimes used a jokes.
