Name That Feature
"Bang! Crash! The door slammed."
Onomatopoeia – a word that imitates the sound it describes.
Write a simile about a sport.
Example – “He ran as fast as a cheetah.”
Definition: A simile compares two things using like or as.
Why do writers use hyperbole?
To exaggerate something, make it dramatic, funny, or important.
Definition: Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for effect.
Identify the feature: "The car coughed and wheezed before stopping."
Personification – giving human qualities to objects, ideas, or animals.
What language feature is used in “Her smile was as bright as the sun”? What is the author trying to illustrate by using this feature?
Feature: Simile
Analysis: The author illustrates that her smile is warm, cheerful, and uplifting.
"The clouds were fluffy cotton balls."
Metaphor – a direct comparison saying one thing is another.
Write a metaphor about school.
Example – “School is a marathon, not a sprint.”
Definition: A metaphor directly says one thing is another.
What effect does emotive language have on the reader?
It makes the reader feel strong emotions (happy, sad, angry, inspired).
Definition: Emotive language uses words that create strong feelings.
Write a rhetorical question a sports coach might use.
Example – “Do you want to give up now, or fight until the end?”
Definition: A rhetorical question is asked for effect, not to get an answer.
What language feature is used in “The wind whispered through the trees”? What is the author trying to illustrate by using this feature?
Feature: Personification
Analysis: The author illustrates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, making nature feel alive.
"Do you want to miss out on this opportunity?"
Rhetorical question – a question asked for effect, not to get an answer.
Write a personification about your phone.
“My phone screamed when it ran out of battery.”
Definition: Personification gives human qualities to objects, ideas, or animals.
Why might a writer use a rhetorical question in a speech?
To make the audience think and engage with the message.
Definition: A rhetorical question is asked for effect, not to get an answer.
What’s the effect of alliteration in “fierce, fiery flames”?
Makes it memorable, adds intensity, creates rhythm.
Definition: Alliteration repeats the same consonant sound at the start of nearby words.
What language feature is used in “The city was a jungle”? What is the author trying to illustrate by using this feature?
Feature: Metaphor
Analysis: The author illustrates that the city is wild, crowded, and potentially dangerous.
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration – repeating the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words.
Write a sentence with repetition for effect.
Example – “Work, work, work, that’s all he did.”
Definition: Repetition repeats words or phrases to emphasise an idea.
How does onomatopoeia affect the mood of a story?
It makes the scene more exciting, dramatic, and real.
Definition: Onomatopoeia imitates sounds with words.
Identify the feature: "I’ve told you a million times."
Hyperbole – an extreme exaggeration used for effect.
What language feature is used in “Freedom is a bird breaking out of a cage”? What is the author trying to illustrate by using this feature?
Feature: Symbolism
Analysis: The author illustrates that freedom involves escape from control and gaining independence.
"The angry storm punched the coastline."
Personification – giving human qualities to objects, ideas, or animals.
Write a sentence with symbolism.
Example – “The broken chain lay on the ground, symbolising freedom.”
Definition: Symbolism is when an object or image represents a deeper idea.
Why does repetition make ideas more powerful?
It makes key ideas stand out, stick in memory, and feel persuasive.
Definition: Repetition repeats words or phrases to emphasise an idea.
Write a metaphor about friendship that shows trust.
Example – “Friendship is a bridge you can always walk across.”
Definition: A metaphor directly says one thing is another.
What language feature is used in “The market was full of fruits, vegetables, spices, and flowers”? What is the author trying to illustrate by using this feature?
Feature: Listing – a series of items presented to emphasise variety or abundance.
Analysis: The author illustrates the richness and diversity of the market, making it feel vibrant and lively.