Subject Terminology (Language Papers 1&2)

Define 'simile'?

• a comparison of two concepts or things using the terms like or as

• a doing word

• describes a verb

• a comparison of two things for effect

Define 'verb'?

• links sentences together

• a person, place or thing

• describes time or place

• an action word

Define 'imagery'?

• Words that belong to casual, everyday speech

• creating images in the reader's head

• The pictures or images created in our imagination by a writer’s choice of words

• When inanimate (non-living) or non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities

Define 'personification'?

• Comparing two things using like or as

• When inanimate (non-living) or non-human objects or ideas are given human qualities

• slang words

• describes a time or place to the reader

Define 'prepositional phrase'?

• a phrase describing where something is in a scene, e.g. above the rocks, beside the tree...

• Using words that have a strong appeal to one or more of the senses

• describes a verb, e.g. quickly, slowly...

• connects two sentences together

Define 'colloquial'?

• Using words that have a strong appeal to one or more of the senses

• A repeated, catchy phrase associated with a group, company or product.

• Words that belong to casual, everyday speech and conversation; may be used in writing to create a sense of familiarity

• A comparison of generally unlike things using `like' or `as'

Define 'sensory language'?

• A comparison of generally unlike things using `like' or `as'

• Specialised or technical language used by a specific profession or group

• A very strong and powerful comparison between UNLIKE things

• Using words that have a strong appeal to one or more of the five senses: smell, touch, taste, hear, see

Define 'irony'?

• The use of words that are clearly the opposite of what is really meant. The opposite of sincerity. Usually has an amusing effect.

• A repeated, catchy phrase associated with a group, company or product.

• Using a quote from a well-known person to make a point

• Including many examples adds weight to your argument.

Define 'repetition'?

• Give a statistical number or percentage to add weight to an argument and make it convincing

• Exaggeration for effect.

• The use of words that are clearly the opposite of what is really meant. The opposite of sincerity

• using a phrase, word or idea multiple times for effect on the reader

Define 'adverb'?

• Describes irony. Normally ends in '-ly.'

• Describes an action, time or place. Normally ends in '-ly', but not always.

• Describes a place, person or idea.

• Describes a prepositional phrase.D