English Language Devices Pg1

alteration definition

repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of two or more words in a sentence

alliteration effect

stands out, adds emphasis and memorable

alteration example

cool,calm and collected

allusion defintion

making reference to a well known idea ,person, place , character or thing so that the reader can make a connection

allusion effect

allows the reader to better understand the writers message/ideas

allusion example

dont be a scrooge

assertive language definition

speaking with conviction- strong, firm, forceful language

assertive language effect

can make an opinion sound like it cannot be questioned, may influence the reader/audience

assertive language example

it is completely obvious that

direct address definition

speaking directly to the reader/audience using you or your

direct address effect

engages, involves and includes the reader/audience

direct address example

if you really want to hear about it

emotive language defintion

words or phrases used to evoke an emotional reaction

emotive language effect

engages and influences the reader by making them feel a particular emotion

emotive language example

hundred of starving young children

expert opinion defintion

used an experts quote or research to support/back up a viewpoint

expert opinion effect

adds credibility/authority/ authenticity /weight to an argument

expert opinion example

dr john smyth recently stated that..

fact definition

something that is definitely true and can be proven

fact effect

adds credibility/ authority/ authenticity weight to an argument

fact example

giraffes are the animal with the largest neck

first person narration definition

writing from the narrators point of view using words such as I and my

first person narration effect

creates a closer , more personal relationship between writer and reader

first person narration example

When i leave a place i like to know im leaving it

flattery defintion

complimenting the reader

flattery effect

builds a positive rapport, engages and makes the reader more likely that to agree with the writer

flattery example

surely someone as intelligent and sensible as you agrees with me

humour defintion

making the audience laugh/smile

humour effect

engages the reader and creates a positive rapport, lightens tone

humour example

fun

hyperbole defintion

exaggeration

hyperbole effect

emphasis. can be humerous

hyperbole example

I could eat a horse

idiom definition

a well known expression that cant be taken literally, its meaning is different from the meaning of each individual word

idiom effect

can reinforce the message or idea for the reader , can awaken the readers senses

idiom example

she let the cat out of the bag, hit the nail on the head

imagery definition

language that appeals to one or more of the five senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile

imagery effect

creates an image in the readers mind, paints a picture for the reader, allows the reader to imagine the writers world

imagery example

the roaring thunder shook the sky

imperatives defintion

command phrases

inperative effect

may make the reader/audience compelled to act

imperative example

join me! act now!

inclusive pronouns defintion

We or Us

inclusive pronouns effect

engages and involves the reader/ audience

inclusive pronouns example

yes we can, if not us, who?