Language features
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
What is Alliteration
She runs every morning
What is an independent sentence
Used to suggest that there is nothing more to say on a topic.
What is a full stop
The three dots of this device indicate where a word or words have been omitted from a sentence quoted,
What is an ellipsis
The section of the story where the tension is at its highest.
What is a climax.
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
What is onomatopoeia
What is a dependent sentence
A punctuation mark indicating a short pause within a sentence, used to separate words, clauses, or ideas to improve clarity and readability
What is a comma
People’s preference for single or double of these tends to depend on habit, and whether they write for institutions which dictate one way or the other on this
What is a quotation mark
First word of a sentence and proper nouns need this.
What is a capitol letter at the start.
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
What is Hyperbole
The sky is blue
What is an independent sentence
Used at the end of a sentence or short phrase to signify strong emotion, high volume, surprise, or emphasis
What is an exclamation mark
He, She ,It, They
What are proper nouns.
What is your favourite subject.
English
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
What is a Metaphor
Where we met last year.
What is a dependent sententence
indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
What is a semi colon
Used to describe and add depth to a story.
What is an adjective.
Used to show possession and contractions.
What is an apostrophes.
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid
What is a Simile
Please close the door
What is an independent sentence.
Used to express doubt or uncertainty about something.
What is a question mark
The start of a story is called.
The orientation
The section of the story where all loose ends are tied up.
What is the falling action.