Language features

what is the effect of a simile

the comparison of like or as to describe things vividly

what is the effect of a metaphor

the comparison of two unrelated things to deepen understanding and paint a picture

what is the effect of an extended metaphor

a metaphor that extended over a few sentences or paragraph to deepen emotional understanding and interpretation

what is the effect of personification

giving an inanimate object human like traits it adds a sense of connection or emotional tie between reader and text.

what is the effect of symbolism

to use something in order to represent something else, creates layers and deepens the readers understanding of the text.

what is the effect of imagery

words or groups of words that describe by using the five senses, in order to create word pictures.

what is the effect of connotation

a theme or idea attached to a word to stem emotional response, to set the tone of the text and provides the reader with context

what is the effect of alliteration

a repeating consonant sound in front of words, creates an attachment between words used as a sound device in poetry to create a sense of satisfaction.

what is the effect of Consonance

the repetition of similar consonant within words or in words near each other, to emphasis or create rhythm

what is the effect of assonance

repetition of similar vowel sounds, creates a satisfying aural internal rhythm or rhyme.

what is the effect of Onomatopoeia

the written sound of a word, to indicate where a sound is happening creating a more immersive environment.

what is the effect of Sibilance

the reputation of s sound in words, engages the reader with satisfying sounds

what is the effect of dialogue

the written word or conversation between characters, provides context and connection

what is the effect of Colloquial language

informal or casual language, create a connection to the text

what is the effect of Imperative

a demand, instruction, or request, creates a sense of urgency

what is the effect of Jargon

words used by a certain group of people, creates a language barrier between the text and readers highlighting confusion.

what is the effect of Repetition

the recurring presence of a word, theme or sound, strengthens and idea and shows its importance.

what is the effect of listing

writing a sequence of words one after the other with purpose, creates emphasis, increases reader engagement and make information more digestable.

what is the effect of Contrast/juxtaposition

comparing two or more things that seem opposite, creates a clear distinction of the difference of each aspects to the reader.

what is the effect of rhyme

when the ending of words have a correspondence in sound to each other, a sound device that creates a sense of satisfaction and completion.

what is the effect of rhythm

repeated pattern if sound, emphasis, movement or time, creates a sense of satisfaction or timing

what is the effect of Enjambment

a run on of words of sentence in a poem thats over a few lines without terminal punctuation, creates or keeps a sense of pace

what is the effect of an adjective

a word that describes a noun, to modify and make more precise the description of something

what is the effect of a noun

a name for a person, place, or things, allows the reader to understand and distinguish between them

what is the effect of a verb

a doing word, some kind of action, allows the reader to understand the process of the character

what is the affect of an adverb

a descriptive word for a verb, enhances the action

what is the effect of anaphora

a word or phrase that is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases or sentences, it highlights key themes, making core messages stick out.

what is the effect of emotive language

the deliberate use of words to trigger a specific emotional reaction, allows the reader to shape their perspective and drives them to agree with a point of view

what is the effect of a rhetorical question

a statement or question that is asked to prove a point or create an effect rather than get an answer, creates a dramatic effect, emphasise a point, or engage the reader.

what is the effect of connotation

the emotional, cultural, or social feeling a word suggests beyond its literal dictionary definition, allows a reader to shape perception, tone, and mood

what is the effect of evaluative language

is any expression that passes negative, positive or neutral judgment on people, objects, ideas or situations, it shapes how the audience perceives information and makes decisions.

what is the effect of modality

shows a writers attitude, judgement, or commitment to what they’re saying, it communicates the writers attitude

what is the effect of allusion

a brief indirect reference to a well known person, event, place, event, work of art, or historical figure. it acts as a mental shortcut that adds deep meaning, emotion, and context to the text without requiring a long explanation

the effect of inclusive and exclusive language

persuasive and communication techniques used to shape how an audience perceives a group of people either drawing them together or pushing them apart, depending on its sue it builds a connection or creates division to strengthen an argument

what is the effect of Antithesis

a literary and rhetorical device that places two contrasting or opposite ideas side by side using a balanced parallel grammatical structure. it intensifies drama and emotion, clarifies arguments and creates rhythmic balance.