Language (Legendborn)

What is a synonym?

• Words with opposite meanings

• An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning

• Words that have the same or nearly the same

• Use of specific words to evoke an emotional response

Which of the below is a synonym of 'pain'?

• terror

• relief
• ache
• joy

Which of the following is a way you can talk about 'language' in the exam?

• Simple sentences

• Statistics

• Negative language

• Rhetorical question

Which of the quotes below is an example of positive language?

• "the suffocating, terrifying copper smell"

• "a low, reassuring voice"

• "A chill runs through me"

• "this is awful, and hard"

What is the definition of 'connotations'?

• The literal meaning of a word

• An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning

• The opposite of a word

• The pronunciation of a word

Which of the below, is not a connotation of the word 'dusty'?

• Dirty

• Heat

• Sand

• Beach

How many marks is the language question worth, on Paper 1?

• 6 marks

• 10 marks

• 8 marks

• 12 marks

What structure should you use for writing your answer?

• PEEL

• PEEZ

• PEEE

• PEER

What does the second 'E' stand for?

• Evidence

• Effect on the reader

• Explanation

• Emotive language

Which element of PEEZ is this: The writers use of the word "suffocating" implies that what is happening is emotionally overwhelming, as it impacts Bree's ability to take in what is happening.

• Point

• Evidence

• Explanation

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