Language Techniques

This will help you know and understand Language techniques. Memorise the words and their definitions.

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  • Created by: Joyce Jay
  • Created on: 03-12-12 19:56
Hyperbole
exaggeration
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Statistics
figures to back up an arguement
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Rule of three
three words in a row, normally adjectives
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Facts
something that can be proven to be true
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Alliteration
the same letter at the beginning of words next to each other
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Metaphor
direct comparison of two things
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Similie
a comparison using the words like or as
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Jargon
words associated with a certain topic
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Rhetorical question
a quesion that isn't meant to be answered
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Repetition
a word written more than once
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Direct address
using the words you/your/we/were to connect to the reader
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Anecdotes
short stories used as examples
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Quotations
from famous or respected people
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Emotive language
the use of words to stimulate feelings
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Personal pronouns
using words such as I, he, she, they, me
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Imperative verbs
instructing the reader to do something
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Short sentences
one line paragraphs
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Adjectives
describing words
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Opinion
an individuals view
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First person
talking as yourself
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Third person
talking about other people: he, she
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Assertion
a point of view expressed as a fact
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Extended metaphor
a comparison throughout a piece of text
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Juxtaposition
contrasting ideas
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Sibilance
using the 's' sound on words next to each other
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Personification
giving a non-human, human features
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figures to back up an arguement

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Statistics

Card 3

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three words in a row, normally adjectives

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Card 4

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something that can be proven to be true

Back

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Card 5

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the same letter at the beginning of words next to each other

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Comments

Sara

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very helpful! :)

Valentina

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The only straight forward resource about linguistic devices I've found, thanks so much! 

E Morgan

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I think you'll find that Opinion is: "an individual's view", as it is the point of view of the individual. Otherwise though, very useful flashcards

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