Language Techniques - Prose 3

Allusion

Referring to a work of literature, a famous event, person or place in order to link ideas.

Analogy

An extended comparison using two things that are similar. E.G. Animal Farm

Assonance

Repetition or similarity of vowel sounds in a group of words. E.G. line/find

Connotation

The emotional meaning or association of a word. E.G. Pig - dirty, smelly.

Consonance

The repetition of consonant sounds within words or across words E.G. He struck a streak of bad luck.

Figurative language

The use of figures of speech like similes and metaphors.

Foreshadowing

Events or descriptions that hint at coming events.

Imagery

Use of figurative or descriptive language to create an image.

Rhyme

Repetition of identical or closely similar sounds. E.G. whirl, swirl.

Rhythm

Sound pattern created by the repetition of regular patterns. E.G. iambic pentameter.

Run-on-line

A line of poetry that has not punctuation at the end.

Stream of conscience

The story is told through a random flow of character thoughts.

Symbol

Object that represents a greater idea or feeling. E.g. dove = peace