links sentences together

a person, place or thing

describes time or place

an action word

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

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

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

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'

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

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.

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

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

An expression used to avoid saying something embarrassing or uncomfortable

Exactly how it sounds - repeating words, phrases, lines or verses in a text

A very strong and powerful comparison between UNLIKE things. States that one thing IS another.

Where the SOUND of a word is the same as its MEANING.

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

Exaggeration for effect

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

Specialised or technical language used by a specific profession or group

Specialised or technical language used by a specific profession or group

Repetition of sound at the ends of words

Repetition of the vowel sounds in words with a close connection

Repetition of consonants, usually at the beginning of words so that the words are linked together by sound.

Selecting specific words to form a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables

Where the SOUND of a word is the same as its MEANING. When the sound of the word imitates or suggest the meaning or noise of the action described.

A direct request or command. Telling your audience to do something.

Exactly how it sounds - repeating words, phrases, lines or verses in a text

Exactly how it sounds - repeating words, phrases, lines or verses in a text

A direct request or command. Telling your audience to do something.

Overused, dull expression that has lost it's originality and humour through constant use

A question asked where the answer is not obvious.

A question asked where the answer is not obvious.

Language specifically chosen to evoke an emotional response from the audience. Words used to make the audience feel a certain way.

Overused, dull expression that has lost it's originality and humour through constant use

A question asked, usually in a speech, for which no answer is expected. It is expected that EVERYONE will agree with only one obvious possible answer.

Including several examples in the same sentences or series or sentences to add weight to your argument or description.

Exactly how it sounds - repeating words, phrases, lines or verses in a text

A brief story of an interesting or amusing real life incident that usually happened to the person. Often used in public speaking

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

Exaggeration for effect.

Including many examples adds weight to your argument.

Using three adjectives short sentences or other technique for increased impact about your point.

Repeating phrases of similar structure within or over a number of sentences

a story about another person

Overused, dull expression that has lost it's originality and humour through constant use

A question asked where the answer is not obvious.

A brief story of an interesting or amusing real life incident that usually happened to the person writing. Often used in public speaking.

Language specifically chosen to evoke an emotional response from the audience. Words used to make the audience feel a certain way.

Parts of speech that refer to a person or people I, me, my, ...you, your, ...he, him, she, her...they, them, ...we, us, our

Where the SOUND of a word is the same as its MEANING.

Language which makes readers feel angry or sad.

A question asked where the answer is not obvious.

Parts of speech that refer to a person or people I, me, my, ...you, your, ...he, him, she, her...they, them, ...we, us, our

Parts of a sentence connected to the main clause to add information

Words and expressions that belong to a particular group of people (e.g. surfers; teenagers; farmers; New Zealanders; prison inmates)