Language & Style

Question 1

Imagery

Answer 1

Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Example: “The scent of pine hung in the crisp morning air.”

Sensory descriptions that paint a picture

Question 2

Personification

Answer 2

Personification gives human traits to non-human things.

Example: “The wind whispered secrets.”

Giving human traits to non-human things

Question 3

Irony

Answer 3

Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.

Example: A fire station burning down.

Contrasts between expectation and reality

Question 4

Humour

Answer 4

Humour uses comedy to engage or comment.

Example: Satirical dialogue mocking politics.

Use of comedy or wit

Question 5

Syntax

Answer 5

Syntax is sentence structure and its effect.

Example: Fragmented sentences to reflect panic.

Sentence structure and its effect

Question 6

Lexical choice

Answer 6

Lexical choice is word choice and its impact.

Example: Using formal vs. colloquial language.

Word choice and its impact

Question 7

Register

Answer 7

Register is the level of formality in language.

Example: Academic vs. conversational tone.

Formality or informality of language

Question 8

Hardboiled

Answer 8

Hardboiled is a gritty, unsentimental tone often in crime fiction.

Example: A detective narrating in a cynical voice.

A gritty, unsentimental tone