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100

A word or phrase used more than once to reinforce a point. eg: We must try. We must work harder.

repetition

100

Punctuation used at the end of a question

question mark

100
When you compare two things directly "my love is a flower"
metaphor
100

The letters a, e, i, o ,u

vowels

200

A question that is posed by a writer or speaker that does not require an answer. eg: Have you ever wondered?

rhetorical question


200

The use of language that leaves the reader with a picture, or image.

descriptive language OR imagery

200
When you compare two things using 'like' or 'as'
simile
200

A doing/action word. eg: jog, dance, spin, twirl

verb

300

A tale or story used by composers to illustrate or introduce a particular point.

anecdote

300

The comparison of two or more things through the identifying of similarities eg "Her smile shines like the stars in the night sky."

simile

300

A question where there is no need to give an answer.

rhetorical question

300

A describing word. eg: heavy, robotic, dirty, crazy

adjective

400

The ability to use argument, reason, strategy and language to influence someone's thinking.

persuasive language

400

The mood or atmosphere of a piece of writing.

tone
400
A punctuation mark used to add an explosive effect at the end of a sentence
exclamation mark
400

matching up the sound between words or the endings of words, especially used in poetry

rhyme

500

The use of words such as "I, we, ours and us" to create a sense of commonality between composer and responder.

inclusive language

500

Words that SOUND like the words they are describing. eg: buzz, hiss, crash, zoom.

onomatopoeia

500

The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of two or more consecutive words. eg: Kind Kate Kissed Karl.

alliteration

500
When one word in a phrase contradicts another. eg: small giant, cruel kindness.
oxymoron