Adjective

e.g. a word that describes a noun

an enormous tiger with sharp teeth and orange fur

Abstract Noun

a noun that describes something non-physical e.g feelings

e.g She expressed her gratitude for his honesty.

Adverb

A word to describe a verb.

e.g The mouse tentatively crawled out of its hiding spot.

Alliteration 

Two or more words which start with the same letter.

e.g silently sipping on her tea.

Colloquial Language

language which is written informally used for casual communication

e.g “ this ain’t what I wanna get”

Connotation

The idea suggested by a word in addition to its meaning

e.g The word rose could connote to strong feelings of love

Emotive Language

language that is used to make the reader respond emotionally

e.g She lay defenceless on the floor whilst her classmates snickered cruelly at her.

Hyperbole

extremely exaggerated language

e.g “my feet are killing me”

Imperative Verb

the action word in a sentence which gives a command

e.g “Bring me the TV remote”

Juxtaposition

Two words with a contrasting effect

e.g His freedom trapped him in everlasting loneliness

Metaphor

A phrase to describe something which isn’t literal

e.g “She’s a snake!”

Onomatopoeia

A word written as the sound made

e.g Sizzle

Pathetic Fallacy

Giving emotions to something non human

e.g The clouds began to cry

Personification

Describing non humans using human traits

e.g The leaves danced with the wind.

Plosive sounds

The sound made by air being stopped in the mouth and then suddenly released

e.g p,d,g

Repetition 

A word or phrase repeated multiple times to add effect

e.g It was inevitable. Inevitable. 

Sensory Language

a writing technique which uses the 5 senses

e.g The burning fireplace filled the room with the smell of oak and smoke

Sibilance

The hissing sound made from the letter s or other letter combinations

e.g “Shhhhh”

Simile

The comparison from one thing to another

e.g The moon reflected on the cerulean waves like a lightbulb.