Vocabulary extension - language and style 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureA2/A-levelWJEC Created by: Mary-kateCreated on: 16-11-12 17:48 Direct in conveying ideas Concise 1 of 38 Fully detailed Descriptive 2 of 38 Digresses, conveys ideas in to a roundabout way Discursive 3 of 38 using words and phrases to harden impact dysphemism 4 of 38 using words and phrases to soften impact euphemism 5 of 38 directly stated explicit 6 of 38 indirectly stated merely suggested or hinted inexplicit 7 of 38 conveys ideas in few words Laconic succinct terse brevity 8 of 38 clear transparent expression clarity 9 of 38 colourful -particularly imagery vivid 10 of 38 spares no detail visceral or graphic 11 of 38 bitingly critical acerbic 12 of 38 burning - acidic in criticism vitriolic 13 of 38 anger to the point of spitting vituperative 14 of 38 anger to the point of swearing invective 15 of 38 holding and expressing conflicting views and thoughts critical 16 of 38 clever detailed and full mockery - hence to.. satirical - satirise 17 of 38 having an underlying meaning contrary to what appears to be expressed (usually with the intention to mock or amuse) ironic 18 of 38 clever pleasing and amusing wity 19 of 38 to mockand show disrespect and so its opposite irreverent 20 of 38 to show respect and to esteem which might lead into reverent 21 of 38 giving high praise glorifying 22 of 38 to elevate (using words of honour and pride) ennoble 23 of 38 praises what is lost - elegy elegaic 24 of 38 expresses deep sadness for the lost - lament lamenting 25 of 38 deep sadness but when over done can become bathos - so sad its ridiculous and laughable pathos 26 of 38 so sad it brings tears to the eyes lachrymose 27 of 38 so sad and sentimental it makes one sick mawkish 28 of 38 exaggerates for effect hyperbole 29 of 38 proficient expression - impresses the reader eloquent 30 of 38 elevated style - maybe too impressive grandiloquent 31 of 38 full of its own importance - pompous bombastic 32 of 38 says too much loquacious 33 of 38 tends to go on and on prolix 34 of 38 opposite and contrariety paradoxical 35 of 38 holding two conflicting view points contradictory 36 of 38 having two or more meanings ambiguous 37 of 38 having mixed feelings about something ambivalent 38 of 38
AO2- The ways in which meanings are shaped (Relevant for all texts at A-Level English Literature) 5.0 / 5 based on 3 ratings
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