Words and Phrases (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards

To create specific effects and meanings for readers

Naming words for people, places, things, or ideas

Words that replace nouns (e.g., he, she, it, them)

Words showing ownership (e.g., his, hers, ours, theirs)

Action words (e.g., think, run, swim, shout)

Words that describe nouns or pronouns

Words showing how actions are performed

Subtle meanings beyond basic definitions

'Slammed' suggests anger/tension; 'shut' is neutral

Groups of words associated with particular themes/topics

How repeated word choices work together to create tone

Words adding emphasis (e.g., very, really, extremely)

Why did the writer choose this & what effect does it create?