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Linguistic Techniques and Devices for (I)GCSE English

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Across
5.Any repeated idea, theme or image that has a symbolic significance in the text
7.The repetition of a word or sequence of words at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences.
8.A figure of speech that gives meaning through a comparison which is not literal
10.When the same words, phrases or ideas are used a number of times in a row for effect
11.The repetition of letter sounds that have a hushing or hissing quality
12.The repetition of vowels - and soft vowl sounds - throughout a sentence or phrase
16.When the writer hints about something earlier on in a text that will become important or meaningful later on
17.A stop or pause in a line, often marked by punctuation or by a grammatical boundary, such as a phrase or clause
20.A form of repetition in which a word is repeated immediately for emphasis
21.A comparison made using ‘like’ or ‘as’ to create a vivid image
22.The use of colurs, places, sounds, objects etc. to represent ideas or qualities
23.When the sounds of the words used express or underline their meaning
24.Figure of speech that makes reference to a place, event, literary work, myth, art, etc. that is intended to be recognised by the audience
25.The insertion of past events in order to provide context to the current events of a narrative
26.When the writers asks a query to make a point or create dramatic effect rather than actually get a specific answer (two words)
Down
1.Words or phrases that are very popular and extremely over-used
2.Where two words that are typically not associated with one another are used together.
3.Exaggerated or over-the-top language, often not meant to be taken literally or seriously
4.When a text intentionally promotes a particular idea or moral message to the reader
6.A figure of speech wherein a writer raises a question and then immediately answers it
7.The repetition of the same sounds (mainly consonants) usually at the beginning of words
9.Where a sentence continues beyond the end of the line or verse. Poets use this technique to manipulate the rhythm of the poem and create a sense of flow
13.The repetition of consonants - and hard consonant sounds - throughout a sentence or phrase
14.A language technique in which human emotions are given to inanimate objects (two words)
15.A type of imagery in which non-human objects, animals or ideas are given human characteristics.
18.The use of informal language or casual forms of communication in the written form
19.The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences

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