English Language Gcse Terminology Beta Flashcards

an action word/ a 'doing' word

a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb - end in -ly

a word that describes a noun or pronoun

a person, place, thing, or idea/concept

replaces a noun or another pronoun

a comparison using "like" or "as"

a comparison without using like or as

the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words

Repetition of vowel sounds

informal spoken language or conversation

a form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group

Conversation between two or more characters

a harsh and disagreeable combination, especially of sounds

the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza.

extreme exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally

A contrast between expectation and reality

when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

A figure of speech that combines opposite or contradicts a term e.g. bitter sweet

a quality that evokes pity or sadness

the giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea

words used deliberately to create an emotional impact

imagery that has to do with something you can see, hear, taste, smell, or feel

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