Language words

Words which are used to explain language in a piece of writing such as metaphor and simile. (But these are the more advanced words which you may not have herd of. )

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  • Created on: 28-05-12 17:01
Idioms
Phrases which are commonly used to figuratively say something. "Its raining cats and dogs" - its not literally raining cats and dogs.
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Hyperbole
Exaggeration/ overstatement
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Assonance
Repetition of a vowel sound (e.g cold, told bold)
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Onomatopeia
When spoken sounds the same as it
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Pun
A play on words (e.g nightmare, Knight mare)
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Imperatives
Commands (come here)
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Discourse Markers
Words used to change the subject/direction of topic. (informal - anyway, formal - nevertheless)
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Parataxis
Very short, sharp sentences without the use of conjuctions (e.g It was cold; then the snow came.)
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Card 2

Front

Hyperbole

Back

Exaggeration/ overstatement

Card 3

Front

Assonance

Back

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Card 4

Front

Onomatopeia

Back

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Card 5

Front

Pun

Back

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