Aesthetic Language/Language of Description (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of aesthetic language?
What is the main purpose of aesthetic language?
To create vivid images in the mind
What do adjectives do in aesthetic language?
What do adjectives do in aesthetic language?
Describe nouns, adding detail and depth
What role do verbs play in descriptive writing?
What role do verbs play in descriptive writing?
Bring movement and life to descriptions
Which characteristic do adverbs often have?
Which characteristic do adverbs often have?
They often end in -ly
What words do similes use to make comparisons?
What words do similes use to make comparisons?
'Like' or 'as'
How do metaphors work in aesthetic language?
How do metaphors work in aesthetic language?
Direct comparisons of one thing as another
What does personification involve?
What does personification involve?
Giving human traits to non-human things
How many senses does sensual language appeal to?
How many senses does sensual language appeal to?
Five senses
What does 'show, don't tell' mean in writing?
What does 'show, don't tell' mean in writing?
Demonstrate through details, not stating
'Sparkling like a ribbon of silver' is an example of which technique?
'Sparkling like a ribbon of silver' is an example of which technique?
Simile
According to the evaluation, what do verbs show?
According to the evaluation, what do verbs show?
What's happening, not just stating it
What do sound effects do in aesthetic language?
What do sound effects do in aesthetic language?
Imitate sounds to enhance experience