Useful terminology to describe language effects

Question 1 of 15

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The use of the ( verb phrase, adjective, noun phrase ) 'hot brooding month' in the first sentence instantly suggests the humid, close atmosphere.

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Question 2 of 15

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In using verbs like 'squelch' and 'slap' the writer is using onomatopoeia to ( give, convey, convay ) the sounds of digging in wet turf.

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Question 3 of 15

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The writer adopts a more ( colloquial, formal, descriptive ) tone when she uses vocabulary like 'chavvy' and 'ripped off'

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Question 4 of 15

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The use of the phrase 'perverse joy' ( describes, infers, implies ) that there was something wrong in way she acted.

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Question 5 of 15

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The sudden use of direct speech 'l must get out!' ( ensures, enforces, reinforces ) Helen's sense of panic.

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Question 6 of 15

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Jane's happiness is further ( highlighted, described, analysed ) by the use of the adjectives 'ecstatic' and 'joyous'.

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Question 7 of 15

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In choosing to write in short sentences the writer ( includes, puts in, adds ) pace to the narrative.

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Question 8 of 15

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In describing the waves as 'galloping up the beach' the writer uses a ( hyperbole, simile, metaphor ) to convey their speed and strength.

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Question 9 of 15

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The use of the word ‘startled’ in the first sentence ( creates, is, seems ) an urgent, abrupt opening with a sense of immediacy.

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Question 10 of 15

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In using the adjectives 'furious' and 'angry' the writer ( analyses, exaggerates, personifies ) the waves and emphasises the violent nature of the storm.

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Question 11 of 15

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The writer uses the ( noun phrases, verbs, adjectives ) 'dark', 'bleak' and 'sinister' to create a frightening tone.

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Question 12 of 15

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The writer's use of the verb 'swagger' ( implies, infers, complies ) that the character is feeling confident.

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Question 13 of 15

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The writer uses a ( listing, listening, lifting ) technique to help the reader imagine all the different foods and drinks that the guests could enjoy.

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Question 14 of 15

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The writer uses the phrases 'wet fen' and 'parched sand' to ( contrast, differ, imply ) the two different landscapes.

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Question 15 of 15

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The story is presented in the ( first person, direct speech, third person ) and this gives the reader an insight into the narrator's kind, sensitive nature.

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Useful terminology to describe language effects

Useful terminology to describe language effects

Question 1 of 15

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The use of the verb phrase adjective noun phrase( verb phrase, adjective, noun phrase ) 'hot brooding month' in the first sentence instantly suggests the humid, close atmosphere.

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Question 2 of 15

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In using verbs like 'squelch' and 'slap' the writer is using onomatopoeia to give convey convay( give, convey, convay ) the sounds of digging in wet turf.

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Question 3 of 15

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The writer adopts a more colloquial formal descriptive( colloquial, formal, descriptive ) tone when she uses vocabulary like 'chavvy' and 'ripped off'

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Question 4 of 15

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The use of the phrase 'perverse joy' describes infers implies( describes, infers, implies ) that there was something wrong in way she acted.

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Question 5 of 15

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The sudden use of direct speech 'l must get out!' ensures enforces reinforces( ensures, enforces, reinforces ) Helen's sense of panic.

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Question 6 of 15

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Jane's happiness is further highlighted described analysed( highlighted, described, analysed ) by the use of the adjectives 'ecstatic' and 'joyous'.

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Question 7 of 15

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In choosing to write in short sentences the writer includes puts in adds( includes, puts in, adds ) pace to the narrative.

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Question 8 of 15

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In describing the waves as 'galloping up the beach' the writer uses a hyperbole simile metaphor( hyperbole, simile, metaphor ) to convey their speed and strength.

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Question 9 of 15

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The use of the word ‘startled’ in the first sentence creates is seems( creates, is, seems ) an urgent, abrupt opening with a sense of immediacy.

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Question 10 of 15

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In using the adjectives 'furious' and 'angry' the writer analyses exaggerates personifies( analyses, exaggerates, personifies ) the waves and emphasises the violent nature of the storm.

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Question 11 of 15

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The writer uses the noun phrases verbs adjectives( noun phrases, verbs, adjectives ) 'dark', 'bleak' and 'sinister' to create a frightening tone.

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Question 12 of 15

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The writer's use of the verb 'swagger' implies infers complies( implies, infers, complies ) that the character is feeling confident.

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Question 13 of 15

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The writer uses a listing listening lifting( listing, listening, lifting ) technique to help the reader imagine all the different foods and drinks that the guests could enjoy.

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Question 14 of 15

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The writer uses the phrases 'wet fen' and 'parched sand' to contrast differ imply( contrast, differ, imply ) the two different landscapes.

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Question 15 of 15

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The story is presented in the first person direct speech third person( first person, direct speech, third person ) and this gives the reader an insight into the narrator's kind, sensitive nature.

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The use of the ( verb phrase, adjective, noun phrase ) 'hot brooding month' in the first sentence instantly suggests the humid, close atmosphere.

In using verbs like 'squelch' and 'slap' the writer is using onomatopoeia to ( give, convey, convay ) the sounds of digging in wet turf.

The writer adopts a more ( colloquial, formal, descriptive ) tone when she uses vocabulary like 'chavvy' and 'ripped off'

The use of the phrase 'perverse joy' ( describes, infers, implies ) that there was something wrong in way she acted.

The sudden use of direct speech 'l must get out!' ( ensures, enforces, reinforces ) Helen's sense of panic.

Jane's happiness is further ( highlighted, described, analysed ) by the use of the adjectives 'ecstatic' and 'joyous'.

In choosing to write in short sentences the writer ( includes, puts in, adds ) pace to the narrative.

In describing the waves as 'galloping up the beach' the writer uses a ( hyperbole, simile, metaphor ) to convey their speed and strength.

The use of the word ‘startled’ in the first sentence ( creates, is, seems ) an urgent, abrupt opening with a sense of immediacy.

In using the adjectives 'furious' and 'angry' the writer ( analyses, exaggerates, personifies ) the waves and emphasises the violent nature of the storm.

The writer uses the ( noun phrases, verbs, adjectives ) 'dark', 'bleak' and 'sinister' to create a frightening tone.

The writer's use of the verb 'swagger' ( implies, infers, complies ) that the character is feeling confident.

The writer uses a ( listing, listening, lifting ) technique to help the reader imagine all the different foods and drinks that the guests could enjoy.

The writer uses the phrases 'wet fen' and 'parched sand' to ( contrast, differ, imply ) the two different landscapes.

The story is presented in the ( first person, direct speech, third person ) and this gives the reader an insight into the narrator's kind, sensitive nature.