LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES 0.0 / 5 ? EnglishGCSEAQA Created by: GARY AKROYDECreated on: 24-04-13 13:11 A phrase comparing one thing to another using like or as SIMILE 1 of 16 A question that doesn't need an answer RHETORICALQUESTION 2 of 16 Language that is considered over the top EXAGGERATION 3 of 16 3 different adjectives in a row to create emphasis RULEOFTHREE 4 of 16 Where the writer builds a mental picture in the reader's heads. IMAGERY 5 of 16 Similar sounding letters at the beginning of each word ALLITERATION 6 of 16 Numbers and percentages used to add authenticity STATISTICS 7 of 16 Describing a non human object, concept or emotion as human PERSONIFICATION 8 of 16 Words and phrases that presses buttons and stirs feelings in the reader EMOTIVELANGUAGE 9 of 16 The use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. ONOMATOPOEIA 10 of 16 When a word, phrase or idea is said more than once throughout the piece of writing REPETITION 11 of 16 When the writer uses words like 'we' , 'you', 'us' to connect with the audience PERSONALPRONOUNS 12 of 16 The use of a symbol to show the effect of anger EXCLAMATIONMARK 13 of 16 A COMPARISON OF ONE THING TO ANOTHER USING IS OR ARE METAPHOR 14 of 16 This is used to emphasise a light hearted and informal style. HUMOUR 15 of 16 An example from the writer's own experience to establish connection with the audience PERSONALPRONOUN 16 of 16
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