A
A word or phrase used more than once to reinforce a point. eg: We must try. We must work harder.
repetition
Punctuation used at the end of a question
question mark
The letters a, e, i, o ,u
vowels
A question that is posed by a writer or speaker that does not require an answer. eg: Have you ever wondered?
rhetorical question
The use of language that leaves the reader with a picture, or image.
descriptive language OR imagery
A doing/action word. eg: jog, dance, spin, twirl
verb
A tale or story used by composers to illustrate or introduce a particular point.
anecdote
The comparison of two or more things through the identifying of similarities eg "Her smile shines like the stars in the night sky."
simile
A question where there is no need to give an answer.
rhetorical question
A describing word. eg: heavy, robotic, dirty, crazy
adjective
The ability to use argument, reason, strategy and language to influence someone's thinking.
persuasive language
The mood or atmosphere of a piece of writing.
matching up the sound between words or the endings of words, especially used in poetry
rhyme
The use of words such as "I, we, ours and us" to create a sense of commonality between composer and responder.
inclusive language
Words that SOUND like the words they are describing. eg: buzz, hiss, crash, zoom.
onomatopoeia
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of two or more consecutive words. eg: Kind Kate Kissed Karl.
alliteration