Understanding AQA Language Features

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Her smile was as bright as the sun.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

What is the primary purpose of using alliteration in a text?

• To create a sense of rhythm and musicality.

• To provide factual information.

• To compare two different things.

• To express strong emotions.

Which language feature is used to give human characteristics to non-human things?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Identify the language feature in the following sentence: "The thunder clapped angrily in the night sky."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

• To create a realistic portrayal of events.

• To exaggerate for emphasis or effect.

• To provide a detailed description.

• To compare two unlike things.