Adjective
A word that describes a noun.
Abstract Noun
A noun that describes something non-physical, such as feelings.
Adverb
A word that describes a verb.
Alliteration
Two or more words that start with the same letter.
Colloquial Language
Language that is written informally, used for casual communication.
Connotation
The idea suggested by a word in addition to its meaning.
Emotive Language
Language used to make the reader respond emotionally.
Hyperbole
Extremely exaggerated language.
Imperative Verb
The action word in a sentence which gives a command.
Juxtaposition
Two words with a contrasting effect.
Metaphor
A phrase to describe something which isn’t literal.
Onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
Pathetic Fallacy
Giving human emotions to something non-human.
Personification
Describing non-humans using human traits.
Plosive Sounds
Sounds made by air being stopped in the mouth and then suddenly released.
Repetition
A word or phrase repeated multiple times to add effect.
Sensory Language
A writing technique that uses the five senses.
Sibilance
The hissing sound made from the letter 's' or other letter combinations.
Simile
The comparison from one thing to another, typically using 'like' or 'as'.