unfamilar text language features

Metaphor

A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"; creates a strong, compact image.

Simile

A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"; creates vivid imagery and helps the reader see something in a new way.

Personification

Giving human qualities to non-human things; makes objects or nature seem lively and lifelike.

Alliteration

Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words; draws attention to a phrase and can create a harder or softer mood.

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words; helps the text flow and can create a soft, quiet or calm mood.

Repetition

Repeating the same or similar words; emphasises what is being said and draws attention to an idea.

Emotive language

Words chosen to create an emotional response; makes the writer's attitude and emotions clear.

Connotation

The ideas, images and feelings associated with a word or symbol; helps the reader connect with deeper meanings.

Symbolism

Using an object to represent an emotion, belief or abstract idea; helps the reader understand deeper meanings through the symbol.

Contrast

Using opposite meanings close together; strengthens the differences between two ideas.

Juxtaposition

Placing opposite ideas, words or sections together; highlights differences and makes the reader examine them closely.

Rhetorical question

A question that does not expect an answer; gets the audience's attention and challenges them to think.

Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration; emphasises a point and can show the speaker's mood.

Direct speech/dialogue

Quoting or reporting spoken words; makes characters come alive and shows how they speak.

First-person narrative

Uses "I", "me", "my", "we" or "us"; creates immediacy and gives the reader access to the character's thoughts and emotions.

Word choice

The deliberate use of unusual, specialised or technical words; gives specific meaning and can show the writer's knowledge.

Listing

A series of objects, reasons or ideas; emphasises the extent of the topic and can show the writer's knowledge.

Facts and statistics

Specific factual information or numbers; makes the writer seem authoritative and knowledgeable.

Colloquial language

Informal, relaxed language; creates a meaningful connection with a particular audience or social group.

Imperative

A command, usually using a verb; encourages the reader or audience to respond or obey.

Rhyme

Words have the same or similar ending sounds; makes the text memorable and can tie parts of a text together.

Rhythm

A regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables; controls the pace and flow of the text.

Slang

Very informal language, often used in direct speech; connects the text to a particular social group and time period.