Language Techniques Summary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does an imperative sentence do?

Makes a statement

Asks a question

Gives a command (correct)

Describes a scene

What is personification?

Applying human characteristics to an object.

What is anthropomorphism?

Applying human characteristics to an animal.

What is technical language or jargon?

Subject-specific lexis used to demonstrate intelligence or knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is a metaphor?

Stating that something is something else. Signup and view all the answers

What role do personal pronouns play in writing?

They create feelings of warmth and empathy, linking the reader and author. Signup and view all the answers

What is a simile?

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

What is an analogy?

A comparison made to prove a point. Signup and view all the answers

What is onomatopoeia?

Creating sounds represented by words that mimic the sound. Signup and view all the answers

What is pathetic fallacy?

Attributing human emotions to nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is alliteration?

The occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent words. Signup and view all the answers

What is assonance?

The repetition of certain vowel sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperbole?

Excessive exaggeration to emphasize a point. Signup and view all the answers

What are rhetorical questions?

Questions phrased to stimulate a mental response. Signup and view all the answers

What is humour in writing?

Creating something funny. Signup and view all the answers

What is an idiom?

A phrase with a meaning not deducible from the individual words. Signup and view all the answers

What is repetition?

Saying a word or phrase more than once to emphasize a point. Signup and view all the answers

What is sarcasm?

Mocking humour designed to highlight negativity. Signup and view all the answers

What is satire?

Criticism of societal aspects through writing. Signup and view all the answers

What are dramatic verbs?

Verbs used in a more active way to create imagery. Signup and view all the answers

What are word plays or puns?

Humor created through the linguistics of English. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule of three?

A simple structure that adds strength to a point. Signup and view all the answers

What is emotive language?

Language that uses description, similes, and metaphors to engage. Signup and view all the answers

What is an allegory?

A story or poem that conveys a deeper meaning. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Techniques Summary

Imperative Sentence: A sentence that commands or instructs.
Personification: Giving human traits to inanimate objects.
Anthropomorphism: Assigning human characteristics to animals, unlike objectification.
Technical Language/Jargon: Subject-specific vocabulary used to convey expertise or impress an educated audience, sometimes overwhelming the reader.
Metaphor: Directly stating one thing is another to create meaning.
Personal Pronouns: Words like 'you' and 'we' that foster connection and empathy between the writer and the audience, influencing the reader's viewpoint.
Simile: A comparison using 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities between two different things.
Analogy: A comparison made to clarify an idea or argument, demonstrating how one concept relates to another.
Onomatopoeia: Words that mimic natural sounds; enhances realism and imagery in writing.
Pathetic Fallacy: Attributing human emotions to nature, often reflecting characters' feelings through weather or environment.
Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely connected words for rhythm and emphasis.
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words to create a musical effect.
Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements used for emphasis or to provoke thought, often contrasting two ideas.
Rhetorical Questions: Questions posed to elicit reflection rather than answers from the audience.
Humour: Use of wit or irony to create a light tone, can include dark humour to address serious subjects.
Idiom: A phrase with a figurative meaning that diverges from the literal interpretation, often providing familiarity or humour.
Repetition: Emphasizing a point by repeating words or phrases; effective but can be overdone.
Sarcasm: Mocking or ironic comments that criticize or convey negativity about a subject.
Satire: Writing that offers criticism of societal norms or issues through irony and exaggeration.
Dramatic Verbs: Vivid action verbs that enhance imagery and narrative energy (e.g., 'sprinted' instead of 'ran').
Word Plays/Puns: Linguistic jokes that create humour through word meanings or sounds, often engaging the reader.
Rule of Three: A rhetorical device where three items are presented to strengthen an argument or point.
Emotive/Figurative Language: Rich descriptions involving similes and metaphors, employing the five senses for a compelling narrative.
Allegory: A narrative that conveys deeper moral, philosophical, or political meanings through symbolic figures and actions.

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Test your understanding of various language techniques with this quiz. Explore concepts like personification, metaphor, and simile, which enhance writing style and effectively convey meaning. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in language arts.