Language techniques - Eng lang Flashcards

Methods used by writers to create meaning, such as imagery, similes, metaphors, and emotive language.

The type or genre of a text, such as a novel, poem, or article, and how its structure supports its purpose.

How a text is organised, including sentence types, paragraphing, and the overall progression of ideas.

Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, often using sensory details.

A figure of speech where one thing is described as if it were something else, e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

A comparison using 'like' or 'as,' e.g., 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

Words or phrases designed to evoke an emotional response from the reader.

Placing two contrasting ideas or images close together to highlight differences or create impact.

Hints or clues about what will happen later in the text.

A narrative technique where the story shifts to an earlier time to provide background or context.

The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis or effect.

In poetry, when a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause.

A pause within a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation, to create rhythm or emphasis.

The repetition of initial consonant sounds, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

Giving human qualities to non-human objects or ideas, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

The attitude or mood conveyed by the writer, e.g., serious, humorous, or sarcastic.

Using objects, characters, or colours to represent larger ideas or themes.

Highlighting differences between two ideas, characters, or settings to emphasise meaning.

Conversation between characters, used to reveal personality, relationships, or advance the plot.

The speed at which the narrative progresses, influenced by sentence length and structure.

Exaggeration used for emphasis or dramatic effect, e.g., 'I've told you a million times.'

Words that imitate sounds, e.g., 'buzz,' 'bang,' or 'whisper.'

A contrast between expectation and reality, often used to create humour or highlight a point.

A combination of contradictory words, e.g., 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet.'

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, e.g., 'Isn't it obvious?'

A reference to a person, place, event, or text, often used to add deeper meaning.

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses for emphasis.

Attributing human emotions to nature or inanimate objects, e.g., 'The angry storm clouds gathered.'

A recurring image, idea, or symbol that develops a theme throughout a text.

The use of contrasting ideas in close proximity, e.g., 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

Informal or conversational language, often used to create realism or connect with the audience.

A mild or indirect word or phrase used to replace something harsh or unpleasant, e.g., 'passed away' instead of 'died.'

A play on words that exploits multiple meanings or similar sounds for humour or effect.