text analysis review.

The repetition of similar sounding words for effect

• assonance

• onomatopoeia

• alliteration

• rhyme

The repetition of a vowel sound

• alliteration

• assonance

• repetition

• onomatopoeia

Words which are chosen to present a positive or negative view

• evaluative language

• imagery

• verbs

• nouns

The repetition of a consonant sound

A comparison where one thing is said to be another

When non-human things are described as having human qualitities

Words that sound like the noise they are describing

What is a contention?

• The writer's main point of view on the issue

• A nothing

• The topic that the piece is about

• A smaller point made by the writer

What is an issue?

• The writer's opinion on the topic

• The topic or problem that the piece is about

• A smaller point made by the writer

• The writer's feeling about the topic

When analysing the intended effect of a device, you should:

• Explain what the writer is trying to make readers think/feel and why

• Re-state the textbook definition of the device

• Explain how the device made you feel

• Explain whether you agree or disagree with how the device was used