This technique is when a word sounds like what it refers to eg. Pop, Bang, crash
Onomatopoeia
100
When a letter is repeated at the start of 2 or more words
alliteration
100
When a speaker talks to someone using 'you' or their name
'What are you thinking?'
Direct Address
100
When two things are compared using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
100
A question which does not require a response because it is implied.
Rhetorical question
200
When two things are directly compared
Metaphor
200
Words that are used to trigger feelings
Emotive language
200
When ideas or information are grouped into three
Rule of 3
200
Two words placed next to each other to show contrast e.g.
'it was an awfully good film'
Oxymoron
200
Use a word/phrase/idea more than once
Repetition
300
The silvery snake softly slithered towards the slimy pool
alliteration
300
The cat's eyes were as blue as a sapphire
simile
300
Giving human qualities to something lifeless eg. The door squeaked.
Personification
300
Her room was a rubbish dump
metaphor
300
The tree's branches were softly waving in the wind
personification
400
Every day I wake up, Every day I ask the same question, Every day I question whether I am making the right decision.
Anaphora
400
the group realised that they were alone together.
oxymoron
400
Dad! I wanted to ask you a question.
Direct address
400
What effect does this alliteration have?
'The slippery snake softly slithered towards the pool'
You can hear the hiss of the snake through the repeated 's' sound
400
What is the effect of the onomatopoeia here?
Bang! The shot rang out in the darkness.
You can hear the gunshot in 'bang'- it brings the scene to life in the reader's mind
500
Why have repetition and onomatopoeia been used here?
Drip, drip, drip, drip, the rain fell steadily onto the skylight.
The onomatopoeia creates the sound of the rain and the repetition mirrors how much rain is falling
500
Why has a simile been used here? What is the effect?
The man was as big as a bear
It creates an image of a bear in the reader's mind. A bear is also dangerous and therefore this implies that the man may be fierce or violent
500
Why has the metaphor been used here?
'Every day was a new chapter for Emma'
The use of the metaphor likens the days to chapters in a book. This creates the impression that every day is a new start for her. It could also imply that she cannot change her fate, it is pre-written and that she is powerless.
500
Why have anaphora and rhetorical questions been used here?
'Why couldn't you help him?! Why couldn't you save him? Why couldn't it have happened to someone else?!'
The anaphora is used to create the idea of confusion, that the speaker is panicking over something and needs answers. The rhetorical questions also make the reader question what has happened.
500
Why has the emotive language and direct address been used here?
'This poor, sick child needs your help, only you can change her life around and make her dreams come true'
The direct address makes the reader feel directly responsible and feel that they should do something. The emotive language makes the reader feel sympathy for the child.