Language Techniques

Question	Answer
Metaphor	Comparission between two different things
Simile	A comparison between two things using like or as
Onomatopoeia	When the sound of a word imitates the meaning or noise of the action described.
Assonance	The same vowel sounds in words of close proximity
Alliteration	The repetition of consonant sounds, usually at the start of the words
Euphemism	The nice way of saying something offensive etc.
Irony	The ordinary expression of the word is the opposite of what is intended. e.g. I DONUT understand you
Connotation	The implied or suggested meaning of a word. e.g. Connotation of mother is 'female ' 'caring' 'sensible' 'loving' etc.
Simple sentance	One clause, one completed verb. e.g. The sun shone all day
Oxymoron	Two words or phrases of opposite or contrasting meaning placed together for effect. e.g. deafening silence
Sibilance	The repetition of the consonant 's' or 'z' to give a hissing sound.
Rhyme	The repetition of sounds at the end of lines.
Repetition	Repeating the same word throughout a piece of writing. It emphasizes an idea and makes it more memorable.

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	Created by Amy Woomack about 8 years ago