Lanuage techniques

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'.