language features

Question 1

pathetic fallacy

Answer 1

when the weather/atmosphere sets the mood

Question 2

Effect of a Metaphor

Answer 2

Metaphor, which allows writers to convey vivid imagery that transcends literal meanings, creates images that are easier to understand and respond to than literal language

Question 3

oxymoron

Answer 3

two opposite words side by side
“troubled pleasure”-prelude

Question 4

symbolism

Answer 4

objects are linked and present meaning
dagger in Macbeth symbolises death

Question 4

semantic field

Answer 4

when words across an extract can be linked to one idea

Question 5

irony

Answer 5

when events in the text itself even surprise the character

When Scrooge changes- never expected Scrooge to change

Question 6

dramatic irony

Answer 6

occurs when the audience knows something that the characters don’t

Question 7

hyperbole

Answer 7

when a writer exaggerates texts

Question 8

assonance

Answer 8

repetition of the vowel sound ONLY

example-

Question 9

difference between assonance and alliteration

Answer 9

Assonance involves the repetition of only vowel sounds, whereas alliteration can involve the repetition of either vowel sounds or consonant sounds

Question 10

cliche

Answer 10

Something which is used a great amount and becomes expected or even cheesy

Question 10

alliteration

Answer 10

words beginning with the same letter

Question 10

allusion

Answer 10

Referring to something well known, nowadays that could be a celebrity but it could be anything that fits the context of
the poem

When Mr Birling mentions the Titanic being unsinkable, it’s like a reference to something the readers already know (allusion) - the sinking of the Titanic. It’s also ironic because it shows Mr. Birling doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

Question 10

emotive language

Answer 10

when writer provokes emotion in a reader

Question 10

onomatopoeia

Answer 10

words describing sound