Effect on the Reader

Simile

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

• A descriptive phrase that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A comparison that implies similarity without using 'like' or 'as.'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Long Paragraphs

• Provide depth and complexity but can be dense.

• Are always easy to read and understand.

• Should be avoided in academic writing.

• Are typically shorter than one hundred words.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Low Diction

• Establishes an informal, relaxed, or approachable tone.

• Uses complex vocabulary and formal language.

• Creates a sense of urgency and seriousness.

• Employs technical jargon and specialized terms.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Neologism

• Feels outdated and traditional; often lacks interest.

• Feels innovative and modern; can create intrigue or confusion, depending on familiarity.

• Is a term that has no relevance in modern language.

• Is a synonym for a commonly used word.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Hyperbole

• A literary device that uses understatement for effect.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or humor, intensifying the reader’s emotional response.

• A technique that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• A method of comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5A

Onomatopoeia

• Enhances auditory imagery by mimicking real sounds.

• Describes a character's thoughts and feelings.

• Creates vivid visual imagery through descriptive language.

• Establishes the setting of a story through detailed descriptions.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Chiasmus

• Creates balance and emphasis by inverting parallel phrases, making a sentence more thought-provoking.

• A rhetorical device that uses repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

• A figure of speech that involves a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

• A technique that involves the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Intensifiers (Adjectives and Adverbs)

• Enhance emphasis and emotion, making descriptions more vivid and persuasive.

• Make sentences longer without adding meaning.

• Serve as conjunctions to connect clauses.

• Are used to replace nouns in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Exclamatory Sentences

• Convey strong emotion, excitement, or urgency.

• Are used to make a statement.

• Ask a question.

• Provide information in a neutral tone.

Active Voice

• Creates a sense of directness, clarity, and urgency; makes writing more engaging.

• Makes writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• Focuses on the actions of the subject without clarity.

• Creates a passive tone in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10