English Language Features 0.0 / 5 ? EnglishLanguage FeaturesGCSEEdexcel Created by: jakemartin10Created on: 30-12-21 13:58 Abstract Noun A noun denoting an idea quality or state rather than a concrete idea. 1 of 27 Stative Verb Describes the state of being. (Describes actions) 2 of 27 Indefinite Article The word 'a' or 'an' used to refer to a person or thing that is not identified or specified. 3 of 27 Lateral Sound Consonant sound caused by raising the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth. 4 of 27 Plosive Sound Consonant sounds caused by blocking airflow. 5 of 27 Personification When you give an animal or object human qualities or abilities. 6 of 27 Simile Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'. 7 of 27 Adverb A word that describes a verb. 8 of 27 Declarative Sentence type that makes a statement, not a question or command. 9 of 27 Imperative Sentences that are commands (of great importance). 10 of 27 Syndetic List Sentences connected using a conjunction. 11 of 27 Poly-syndetic List Conjunctions connecting sentences to achieve an artistic effect. 12 of 27 Intensifier A word that gives emphasis to a statement. 13 of 27 Modal Verb Verbs that indicate likelihood, ability, permission or obligation. 14 of 27 Metaphor Comparing two things without using 'like' or 'as'. 15 of 27 Alliteration When words in a sentence start with the same letter. 16 of 27 Sibilance Repetition of the 's' sound (not the s letter.) 17 of 27 Definite Article The article 'the' used to show that the noun refers to one or more specific persons or things. 18 of 27 Preposition a word that tells you where or when something is related to something else. 19 of 27 Dynamic Verb verb used to indicate an action, process or sensation 20 of 27 Concrete Noun People, places and objects etc. 21 of 27 Adjective A describing word. 22 of 27 Exclamatory Expressing surprise, strong emotion or pain. (must end in an exclamation mark) 23 of 27 Interrogative A question, not a command or statement. 24 of 27 Asyndetic List Using commas rather than conjunctions. 25 of 27 Pathetic Fallacy Giving emotions to something non human. 26 of 27 Quantifier Express a quantity or amount. 27 of 27
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