Language Devices

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ALLITERATION
- The first letter of a word is repeated in the words that follow Eg. the cold, crisp, crust of clean, clear ice. - Effect: Memorable
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ASSONANCE
- The same vowel sound is repeated but the consonants are different Eg. He passed her a sharp, dark glance - Effect: Memorable + emphasise topic
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COLLOQUIAL
- Language that used in speech with an informal meaning Eg. "chill", "out of this world" - Effect: Casual + Relaxed effect
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DIALECT
- The version of language spoken by particular area Eg. Scots
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DISSONANCE
- A harsh combinations of sounds Eg. the clash, spew and slow - Effect: Catch reader's attention
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Card 2

Front

- The same vowel sound is repeated but the consonants are different Eg. He passed her a sharp, dark glance - Effect: Memorable + emphasise topic

Back

ASSONANCE

Card 3

Front

- Language that used in speech with an informal meaning Eg. "chill", "out of this world" - Effect: Casual + Relaxed effect

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

- The version of language spoken by particular area Eg. Scots

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

- A harsh combinations of sounds Eg. the clash, spew and slow - Effect: Catch reader's attention

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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