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Imperative Verbs
words used to create an imperative sentence that gives a command to the person being addressed
Emotive Language
language that is used that makes the reader respond emotionally, perhaps sympathising with a character or sharing the writer's point of view
Irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
Structural Viewpoint
analyzes the association, arrangement, proximity, or connection between resources without primary concern for their meaning or the origin of these relationships
Humourous Imagery
Descriptive or figurative language full of humour or arousing laughter
Metaphor
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
Hyperbole
extravagant exaggeration
Frivolous Tone
not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour
Juxtaposition
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Repetition
he action of repeating something that has already been said or written.
Alliteration
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Simile
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
Symbolism
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Narrative Perspective
another term for point of view. It is the perspective from which the story is told.To determine the narrative perspective, ask the question, "Who is telling the story?" Is it a character in the story or an unnamed narrator?
Superlatives
an exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise.