Paper 1 Question 5: Language Techniques (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Adjectives
Adjectives
Words that describe nouns
Adverbs
Adverbs
Words that describe verbs, adjectives or other adverbs
Simile
Simile
Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
Metaphor
Metaphor
Comparing things by saying one thing is another
Personification
Personification
Giving human qualities to inanimate objects
Alliteration
Alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds
Assonance
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate sounds
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
Exaggeration for effect
Purpose of repetition in writing
Purpose of repetition in writing
To emphasise important ideas
Contrast
Contrast
Juxtaposing opposite ideas to highlight differences
Imagery
Imagery
Creates mental pictures through detailed descriptions
Sensory language appeals to
Sensory language appeals to
The senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Dialogue adds
Dialogue adds
Realism and develops character voices
Varied sentence structures
Varied sentence structures
Mix of short and long sentences