Language Feature
what is a metaphor
a comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
what is a poems main idea
the main message or idea the poet wants the reader to understand.
what does effect mean
what the technique makes the reader think, feel, imagine or understand
how many sides does a triangle have
3
what is dna
genetic material that carries information
What is personification
Giving human qualities or actions to something non human.
what is imagery used for in poetry
to create a vivid picture or sensory experience for the reader
why isnt identifying a tecnique enough?
you need to explain the effect, deeper meaning, and purpose.
how many degrees are in a full circle
360
what is a gene
a section of dna that carries information for a trait
what is a smilie
a comparison using like or as
what is mood
the feeling or atmosphere created for the reader
what is the difference between mood and tone
mood is how the reader feels, tone is the writers attitude
what is the largest prime number below 10
7
what is a chromosome
a structure containing dna and genes
what is imagery
descriptive language that creates a picture or sensory experience in the readers mind.
why might a poet use repetition
to emphasise an important idea
how can two techniques work together
explain how both techniques contribute to the same idea or effect.
what is the name of a shape with 8 sides
octagon
what is energy
the ability to do work or cause change
what is contrast and why is it effective
contrast bases different ideas on images together. it is effective because it highlights the differences and makes the change or message clear.
why do poets use changes in mood
to show changes in emotion, ideas, situations or perspective.
how do you connect a technique to the writers purpose
explain what the technique helps the writer communicate and why they chose it
what is the square root of 81
9
what is kinetic energy
energy caused by movement