Language techniques and effects: how to analyse language
A detailed glossary-style resource to support students in their analysis of 19 literary and language techniques used by fiction and non-fiction writers. Students consider the possible effects of each technique Includes definitions of a range of literary devices including:
- metaphor
- similar
- sensory details
- alliteration
- onomatopoeia.
There are also explanations of a range of language techniques including:
- contrast
- repetition
- rhetorical questions
- emotive language
- word play
- sentence structure
- tricolon (the rule of three).
An example from the resource:
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Tricolon (rule of three) |
groups of three related words or phrases placed together |
Peeling paint, patches of mould and a stale smell greeted me. |
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Review this resourceGood resource but could do with some sample answers.
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Very useful as it helps learner understand the topic better
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To support with 1-1 tutoring. Thank you very much.
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The resource used for home education. KS3 book mentions assonance and rhyme too.
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