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46 Cards in this Set
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Alliteration
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A series of words in a row which begin with the same letter/sound.
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Colloquialism
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Informal language e.g "how's it goin'?"
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Paradox
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A statement that seems contradictory but could be possible.
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Rhyme
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Words or phrases that end with the same sound.
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Rhetorical Question
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A question which is not intended to be answered.
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Assonance
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Rhyming vowel sounds in successive words.
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Contrast
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Strong difference in elements when compared to something else.
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Euphemism
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A less offensive way of saying something that is offensive.
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Metaphor
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A direct comparison between objects by naming one object as the other.
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Analogy
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Drawing a comparison between two things, sometimes seemingly unrelated.
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Cliche
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An overused expression.
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Parody
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To satirically or humorously mimic an idea.
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Symbolism
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Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
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Hyperbole
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Extreme exaggeration or overstatement
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Jargon
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Characteristic language of a particular group.
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Pun
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Humourous usse of play-on words.
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Tautology
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Useless repetition.
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Argument
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A fact or assertion offered as evidencen that something is true.
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Sarcasm
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Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.
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Repetition
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Something that repeats, an idea or phrase.
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Oxymoron
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Succeeding contradictory terms.
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Personification
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Using human adjectives to describe inhuman subjects.
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Dialogue
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Conversation between two people.
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Comparison
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Relation of two subjects based on similarities or differences.
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Juxtaposition
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Placing things side by side.
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Factual language
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Writing using true statements.
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Objective voice
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An unbiased voice when referring to a subject.
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Formal voice
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Use of formal language and grammar, no used colloquialism.
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Personal voice
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Bias towards the particular author of the voice, or their own views/beliefs.
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Biased language
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Language which supports one idea over another.
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Emotive language
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Language which is charged with emotion.
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Homophone
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Words said the same but with different meanings- "bear and bare".
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Statement
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A message that is stated or declared.
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Imperative
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A duty that is essential or urgent.
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Explanation
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Describing elements of a subject to make it understandable.
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Verb
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Action word- "run, jump"
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Noun
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A word used to refer to a person, object.
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Adjective
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Words used to describe nouns.
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Adverb
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A word that describes something other than a noun.
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Exposition
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An explanation of a particular subject or idea.
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Emphasise
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To stress particular words or phrases with tone or body language.
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Light-hearted
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Happy or content tone.
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1st, 2nd or 3rd person
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1st person- "I, Me"
2nd person- "You" 3rd person- "They, he" |
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Irony
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A phrase which has an unintentional connection with the truth.
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Persuasive language
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Language used to change someone's intentions or ideas.
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Instructive language
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Language used to direct or assist someone.
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