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Alliteration

Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

rhythm

A regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllabled.

rhyme

Repetition of sounds at the end of words

Assonance

Vowel sounds are repeated at the beginning or middle of nearby words for effect.

Onomatopoeia

Words sound remarkably like the actual real-world sounds they are meant to visually name.

Repetition

Repeating the same or nearly the same words for a specific dramatic effect.

simile

An image which clearly compares two things using the specific words like or as.

metaphor

An image which directly compares two things without using the words like or as.

Personification

An image which directly gives unique human qualities to various non-human objects or things.

use of slang

Most likely used in direct speech.

Use of direct or indirect speech

Quoting or reporting spoken words.

Pun

Wordplay involving the clever use of a word with two completely different meanings.

Use of incorrect grammar

Generally used in direct speech but may also be used in autobiography for particular effect.

Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration used for strong emphasis to get a particular point clearly across.

Simple sentences

These have only one complete verb, though there may be one or more incomplete verbs.

Compound Sentences

These have a minimum of two complete verbs and each part of the sentence can stand on its own.

Complex Sentences

These have a minimum of two complete verbs, the part of the sentence which has one of those verbs, but cannot stand on its own.. Is called a subordinate clause.

rhetorical question

A question that does not expect an answer from the reader or audience.

Use of command

This is the verb used alone (without a noun or pronoun). Can be used with adverbs or other word classes.

use of first person

I, me, my, mine, plural = We, us, our, ours.

Use of second person

Singular and plural = you, your, yours

Symbolism

Use of an object to vividly represent some emotion, belief system, or abstract noun.

Euphemism

Use of a less objectionable expression to avoid upsetting or offending sensitive people.

listing

Listing objects/reasons, parts in a test usually using commas to separate them.

emotive language

Choice of words which have specifically intended emotional effects or are intended to evoke an emotional response in the reader.

Sarcasm

Unkind humour aggressively directed against exactly what the frustrated writer or speaker dislikes.

irony

Cleverly saying the exact opposite of what you actually mean to make a point.

contrast

Using word of opposite meaning close together

Use of numbers / statistics

A specific number or statistic gives the impression that the speaker/writer is authoritative and knowledgeable

Allusion

A subtle or direct reference to another famous work to add deeper meaning.

quotation

Direct use of another's words (spoken or written)