Language & Structure
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison where something symbolically represents another (not literally)
Name 4 sentence types
Simple
Compound
Complex
Minor
Give an example of onomatopoeia
bang, pop, crash, drip, woof
What is the effect of a minor sentence?
to create impact, to emphasise a point, dramatic effect
Give 5 alternatives to the verb ‘walk’
tiptoe, stroll, stride, plod, shuffle, march
What is an ellipsis?
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What is juxtaposition?
Two contrasting ideas are placed together or described together so that the differences between them are emphasised.
What is a phrase?
A group of words
What is an exposition?
Exposition is the background information within a story or narrative. This information can be about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, historical context, etc at the start of a story
Name a structural device you would use if you wanted to describe a setting using a lot of detail
complex sentence