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All Language Devices

Recap: language devices.

Let's recap all the devices you have just learned:

Alliteration

• The same letter or sound at the beginning of words near to each other.
• E.g. The b eautiful b lue ocean b linked at the sun.

Onomatopoeia

• E.g. Bang, crash, sizzle.

• A specific form of alliteration, which focuses on 's' sounds.
• E.g. The s hark s hot through the water, charging toward s the s hore.

• A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using ‘like’ or ‘as.’
• E.g. in the phrase 'He was as fierce as a lion' , you are comparing the anger and aggression of the lion with the anger and aggression of the man you are describing.

Personification

• E.g. The waves danced on the shore.

• E.g. in 'the curtain of fog' , you create the image of the fog falling down on the area as if it is a curtain being dropped over the place - this could also suggest that the fog is thick and difficult to see through.

Emotive language

• E.g. The sad, downcast dog drooped its little head.

Let's recap the language devices you have just learned:

• E.g. The whole world was watching me.

• E.g. Loving hate.

Pathetic fallacy

• E.g. The night was unruly.

• E.g. In the joke, 'The best way to communicate with a fish is to drop them a line' , the pun comes from the double meaning of 'a line' - it can be either a fishing rod or a telephone.

1 Key Terms

1.1 Key Terms

1.1.1 Key Terms - Nouns, Verbs & Sentence Types

1.1.2 Key Terms - Words, Sounds & Language

1.1.3 Key Terms - Images, Symbols & Mood

1.1.4 Key Terms - Other Techniques

1.1.5 End of Topic Test - Key Terms

2 Language Techniques

2.1 Language Devices

2.1.1 Metaphors

2.1.2 Similes

2.1.3 Metaphors & Similes HyperLearning

2.1.4 Personification

2.1.5 Pathetic Fallacy

2.1.7 Oxymoron

2.1.8 Hyperbole

2.1.9 Alliteration

2.1.10 Sibilance

2.1.11 Onomatopoeia

2.1.12 Emotive Language

2.1.13 All Language Devices

2.1.14 End of Topic Test - Language Devices

2.2 Writing Structure

2.2.1 Narrators

2.2.2 Paragraphs

2.2.3 Tense

2.2.4 Present vs Past vs Future

2.2.5 Foreshadowing

2.2.6 Structure

2.2.7 End of Topic Test - Writing Structure

3 Paper 1: Reading

3.1 Structuring Your Answer - Section A

3.1.1 Overview - Section A

3.1.2 Answering Question 1

3.1.3 Answering Question 2

3.1.4 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 1: Reading

3.1.5 Answering Question 3

3.1.6 Answering Question 4

3.1.7 End of Topic Test - Section A

3.1.8 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 1: Reading

4 Paper 1: Writing

4.1 Structuring Your Answer

4.1.1 Overview - Section B

4.1.2 Answering Section B

4.1.3 Answering Section B - Checklist of Techniques

4.1.4 End of Topic Test - Writing Section

4.1.5 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 1: Writing

5 Paper 2: Reading

5.1 DAFORESTER

5.1.1 Direct Address

5.1.2 Alliteration

5.1.3 Facts

5.1.4 Opinions

5.1.5 Repetition

5.1.6 Exaggeration (Hyperbole)

5.1.7 Statistics

5.1.8 Triples (Rule of 3)

5.1.9 Emotive Language

5.1.10 Rhetorical Questions

5.1.11 End of Topic Test - DAFORESTER

5.2 Structuring Your Answer

5.2.1 Overview - Section A

5.2.2 Answering Question 1

5.2.3 Answering Question 2

5.2.4 Answering Question 3

5.2.5 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Reading

5.2.6 Answering Question 4

5.2.7 End of Topic Test - Section A

5.2.8 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Reading

6 Paper 2: Writing

6.1 Structuring Your Answer

6.1.1 Overview - Section B

6.1.2 Answering Section B - Punctuation & Plans

6.2 Types of Writing

6.2.1 Article

6.2.2 Essay

6.2.3 Leaflet

6.2.4 Letter

6.2.5 Speech

6.2.6 Review

6.2.7 Travel Writing

6.2.8 Diaries & Journals

6.2.9 End of Topic Test - Types of Writing

6.3 Writing to...

6.3.1 Writing to Inform

6.3.2 Writing to Inform - Example

6.3.3 Writing to Explain

6.3.4 Writing to Explain - Example

6.3.5 Writing to Persuade

6.3.6 Writing to Persuade - Example

6.3.7 Writing to Argue

6.3.8 Writing to Argue - Example

6.3.9 Writing to Persuade vs Writing to Argue

6.3.10 Writing to Advise

6.3.11 Writing to Advise - Example

6.3.12 End of Topic Test - Writing to...

6.3.13 Exam-Style Questions - Paper 2: Writing

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Language techniques and effects: how to analyse

A detailed glossary-style resource to support GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature students in their analysis of a range of literary and language techniques used by fiction and non-fiction writers. Students consider the possible effects of each of the techniques in terms of engaging the reader’s attention.

The teaching resource includes definitions of a range of literary devices to help English students when analysing a piece of writing or a literary work, including:

• personification (giving non-human or inanimate objects human characteristics)
• sensory details
• alliteration (repetition of consonant sounds)
• onomatopoeia.

There are accessible explanations of each of the nine literary techniques, with example quotations, and students are encouraged to make notes on the possible effects of the techniques in the reader’s mind.

There are also explanations of ten language features and language devices including: 

• rhetorical questions
• emotive language 
• sentence structure 
• exaggeration (hyperbole)
• noticeable punctuation (such as ellipsis)
• powerful vocabulary
• tricolon (the rule of three).

Example devices from the resource: 

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Language Techniques

Literary techniques add flavour to a piece of writing and heighten meaning for the reader. They enable to the reader to be actively involved with the text through their own imagination. Each device should be placed logically to an emotional impact, as they aim to stimulate the different senses such as, sight, sound, touch, taste and scent. Listed below are some common techniques (I remember them as MATES PROOF READ . )

Which ones will you use? What effect or response do you intent to rouse in the reader?

• Figure of speech that gives meaning through a comparison which is not literal, The Headmaster is a dragon.
• __EFFECT? __The reader thinks about the meaning within the comparison.

Alliteration

• Using a succession of words that begin with the same letter, Timid Trevor tried to navigate with terror the tattle of the the tanks.
• __EFFECT?__The reader thinks about the significance of the emphasis on the particular letters. Always look for the letter that’s being repeated and think about what it sounds like. A sentence with a lot of Ts, for example, could be quite an explosive sentence, possibly reminding us of gunfire or warfare. It could also sound like spitting, which gives a harsh, sarcastic tone to the sentence.

Threes / List

• A group of nouns, adjectives or verbs, Bold, courageous, gallant King.
• __EFFECT? __Often called a Rule of Three or a Tricolon, this is a technique that has been used since the great rhetoricians of the Ancient Greek era. It is effective because it is satisfying to the ear and gives a sense of completeness to a sentence or description because the first two words build to the third and give it emphasis.

Emotive Language

• Stirs emotion in the reader through specific choices in vocabulary, The grieving, pot-bellied orphans were destitute.
• __EFFECT? __Stirs an emotional response in the reader which could motivate them to act.

Personification

• Giving an object human characteristics, The trees danced gracefully in the tender sunshine.
• __EFFECT? __The reader can relate to the movements and feelings of the inanimate object.
• Reoccurring words or phrases, He was a very, very, naughty child.
• __EFFECT? __Heightens the importance of the particular words and makes them memorable.
• Offering your ideas and thoughts on a matter, Homework is a waste of time.
• __EFFECT? __Mentally engages the recipient, as they decide whether they agree or disagree with the statements being made.

Onomatopeia

• Words that imitate the sound when spoken, ping, crashed, slurring
• __EFFECT? __Appeal to the auditory sense. The reader can imagine or hear the word in action.

Facts / Figures

• Numerical values that offer logical information, Two men walked down the street, 72% of the population…
• __EFFECT? __Makes the recipient accept the reasoning as more authentic and plausible.

Rhetorical Question

• Evoking a reasoning response from the reader by asking a question that doesn’t require an answer, Who knows?
• __EFFECT? __The recipient will feel like they are participating in a conversation, as they mentally formulate an answer to the question.

Exaggeration

• Magnification or understatement about a matter, His leg was broken into thousands of pieces.
• __EFFECT? __Compare the comparison with relate and discern the intended meaning of the statement.
• Figure of speech that makes reference to a place, event, literary work, myth, art, etc. but it must be recognised by the intended audience. She is my Juliet.
• __EFFECT? __Recipient is mentally engaged with the text, as they draw on their own knowledge of the comparison.

Direct Address

• Talking directly to the audience, You should buy this perfume!
• __EFFECT? __The recipient feels included in the rhetoric and they mentally engage with the speaker.

Include devices that will enhance your tone and rhetoric. Make sure you know why you are employing a particular technique and your desire effect. You are bound to produce a purposeful, solid piece if you consciously evaluate your choices.

Language and Structure Devices

Language Device

Adjective (Describing word)

• Effect: Adds more vivid description

Verb  (Doing word)

• Effect: Adds a sense of pace and urgency to the description.

Adverb  (Adds more information to a verb)

Similes  (Comparing using like or as)

• Effect: Helps describe people, objects, places and is usually quite literal.  

Metaphors  (Comparing saying it is something else)

• Effect: Helps describe people, objects, places and is usually an unrelated comparison.

Foreshadowing

• Effect: Hints and clues about the ending.

Pathetic Fallacy

• Effect: When the weather reflects mood and human emotion

Structure Device

Simple Sentences

• Effect: Used to create a dramatic effect such tension.  It also might suggest fear and fast-paced action or thoughts.

Long Complex Sentences

• Effect: Can be used to add lots of descriptive detail; or for a character it can be like a stream of consciousness in which they reveal all their thoughts.

Short Paragraphs

•  Used for impact and to draw attention from the reader.

Punctuation  e.g. Ellipsis 

• Effect: All punctuation is used for effect e.g. A author’s use of an ellipsis can be used to create a cliff hanger and suspense; or to show a character’s uncertainty.

Literary Devices

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Learning the list below will allow you to effectively answer questions 3, 6 and 7 in Section A and all of the questions in Section B and C of the exam. You must not only be able to recognise literary devices in a variety of texts, but also learn how to create your own in order to achieve certain effects in the writing assessments of the exam. In Sections B and C you will be asked to write passages based on the specific information provided in the question instructions. To do this, you must use a variety of sentence lengths and types in the writing assessments of the exam and also know how to create your own literary devices, such as alliteration, metaphors and similes, and be able to understand what effects they can create for your writing. Different literary devices are used for a number of reasons; a lot of them to further entice the reader into the piece of writing, to persuade the reader, to create an atmosphere or to add emphasis to a particular point.

Alliteration

Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds to convey a particular mood, atmosphere or emotion, or to emphasise a point. The repetition of the consonants normally appears at the beginning of words.

• The cat clawed the carpet creating chaos for Cathy.’

Here, you could say that the alliteration of the ‘c’ sound is similar to (and also reinforces) the idea of a scratching sound that a cat may make when clawing something. Like with any literary device, when pointing out the alliteration of a text you must always explain why it has been used and what effect it has created.

Assonance is similar to alliteration in that it refers to the repetition of the same sounds. However, assonance refers to vowel sounds to convey a particular mood, atmosphere or emotion, or to emphasise a point. For example:

• In William Wordsworth’s poem Daffodils, he uses assonance to create internal rhymes and to create atmosphere “Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze”. The delicate assonance of the repetition of the ‘ee’ sound appears as if the words are also swaying in the breeze.

Similarly, when pointing out the alliteration of a text you must always explain why assonance has been used and what effect it has had.

Colloquial Language

As we have already discussed, colloquial language is language that is characteristically informal. It is found a lot in speech (particularly everyday conversation) but it does also appear in writing. For example:

• Referring to ‘New York City’ as ‘The Big Apple’.
• The phrase ‘want to’ appearing as ‘wanna’.
• If you say someone is ‘looking blue’ to describe them feeling upset.

People use colloquial language all the time without even realising it. It is very common in spoken conversations but you may find it in some written texts as well, even the ones that you are asked to analyse in the exam.

Connotation

Connotation refers to words that have underlying meanings or emotional overtones – these can be referred to as connotative words. Connotative words can have negative or positive connotations depending on the context surrounding them. Colours are one example of connotative words but there are others. For example:

• The colour ‘red’ has connotations of anger, hate and fire; alternatively, you could also say it has connotations of love.
• A ‘dove’ connotes peacefulness, the Holy Spirit (religion) and purity.
• If someone is described as ‘pushy’ then it connotes that they are perhaps opinionated, loud mouthed and irritating.

Consonance is very similar to alliteration in that it is the repetition of the same consonant sounds. However, consonance refers to the repetition of consonant sounds in the middle or at the ends of words to convey a particular mood, atmosphere or emotion, or to emphasise a point.

• ‘The pitter-patter of tiny feet.’

Denotation is similar to connotation but instead of referring to the underlying meanings and emotional overtones of words, denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word ; in other words, the dictionary definition of a word. For example

• The word ‘home’ has a literal meaning of the place where someone lives; however, it often has connotations of family and belonging.
• A ‘dove’ is literally a species of bird that is white in colour; however, it often has connotations of peacefulness, purity etc.

A euphemism is a mild expression that is used to replace a blunt or embarrassing statement that may sound too harsh. For example:

• ‘She has passed away’ might be used instead of ‘she has died’.

Figure of Speech

A statement which is decorative and colourful in language; words are used not in their usual or literal sense. There are different types of figures of speech; for example, metaphor, personification and similes. They are often used for emphasis and in descriptive works of literature as they conjure up detailed pictures in the reader’s/listener’s mind. For example:

• ‘I am boiling’ (metaphor).
• ‘He eats like a pig’ (simile).

An over exaggerated statement used to add extra effect/emphasis to a point.

This can often create a dramatic or comedic effect. For example:

• ‘It’s raining cats and dogs.’
• ‘You’ve been told a million times.’
• ‘He runs faster than the speed of light.’
• ‘I have a million things to do this weekend.’

You may have heard of this term previously. An innuendo is an indirect way of saying something. A person may insinuate or imply rather than directly saying something that may be critical. You normally have to be able to read between the lines in order to understand the meanings of innuendos. Although similar to euphemisms, innuendos are far more critical and are not normally as clear in meaning. For example:

• ‘There is one too many people in this room’ – may be said by someone who is in the same room as someone they dislike.

A statement that signifies the opposite of something or an event that has happened that was unlikely to. Irony is used to create tension, drama and sometimes even humour and sarcasm. For example:

• A man may have just lost his job and in the same month his annual car insurance is due – this is not particularly funny, especially for the man in question, but it is still classed as irony as it is such an unlikely and unlucky situation to occur.
• ‘Dramatic irony’ can appear in texts, plays and on the television. It is where something is highlighted to the audience or reader but not to the characters concerned. For example, a character may have been murdered on stage, the audience was witness to who committed the murder but the other characters are oblivious.

A figure of speech, often a person or object, that contains an implied comparison to something else to add emphasis and effect. For example:

• ‘She is fishing for trouble’ – she will not actually be fishing for trouble but we get the idea that she is creating trouble.
• ‘It broke my heart’ – their heart will not physically be broken but the use of this metaphor implies great sadness.

Onomatopoeia

A word or phrase that mimics the sound it is describing. For example:

• ‘The clip-clopping of her shoes.’

When contradictory words appear close together to create a desired effect. It is often used to add emphasis, indicate sarcasm or to demonstrate a contradictory truth. For example:

• ‘Bitter sweet.’
• ‘You must be cruel to be kind.’

A statement which may seem to contradict itself but actually holds some truth. Writer’s may use this technique to make a controversial comment. For example:

• He is a wise fool.’ – How can someone realistically be both wise and a fool?
• ‘I’m a compulsive liar.’ – This statement is contradictory. If the person is in fact a compulsive liar then what they are saying here could not be true. Therefore, the statement does not make any literal sense.

Personification

This is a type of metaphor that involves giving human qualities to a non-human object. For example:

• ‘The moonlight danced on the shore’ – moonlight does not dance but this statement gives a vivid visual image of how the moonlight moves on the shore.
• His life passed him by so quickly’ – life does not physically pass by but we still understand what is meant by this statement.

Rhetorical Question

This is a question which is not meant to be answered; this can be both written and spoken and may be used to get the reader thinking about a particular point or to signify irony. For example:

• What is the point?
• Are you kidding me?
• Can birds fly? (this is also an ironic statement).

Rhyme is the repetition of words that sound the same. This appears a lot in poetry and songs but you can also find it in other texts to help convey a particular mood, atmosphere or emotion, or to emphasise a point. Examples of rhyme are:

• ‘The 1st of May felt like the first summer day’ – this is also known as an internal rhyme as the rhyme appears on the same line and not at the end of two separate lines.

Sarcasm is used frequently in spoken language and is often a form of irony. It can be used for a humorous effect but can also ridicule and be hurtful. For example:

• Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?

Satire is the use of humour, irony, exaggeration or ridicule towards someone or something which can criticise their flaws or ideas. If a particular text or play includes a lot of satire, we would call it ‘satirical’, or say it has ‘satirical elements’.

Sibilance is similar to alliteration in that it involves the repetition of consonant sounds. However, sibilance relates specifically to the repetition of consonants that produce hissing and breathy sounds. For example:

• ‘The snake slithered slowly across the bank.’
• ‘And the silken sad uncertain rustling of each purple curtain.’ The use of the ‘s’, soft ‘c’ and ‘ch’ sounds in the same line (taken from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven).

Similes are similar to metaphors in that they are figures of speech that use comparisons. They most commonly consist of ‘like’ or ‘as’ in their comparisons and so are easily recognisable. For example:

• ‘The 1st of May felt like the first summer day’ – this is a simile that also has an internal rhyme.
• ‘As white as snow’ – this is also a simile; however, it is also a cliché so try not to write this in your own writing.

Symbolism is a literary device where a person, object, situation or event has a deeper meaning than what is laid out on the page. For example:

• A red rose can be a symbol of love and romance.
• A dove can be a symbol of peace.
• A mountain can symbolise a difficult problem that has to be overcome by a character.

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Analysing Language Features and Techniques

Identifying literary devices.

Literary devices are tools writers use to enhance their narrative and evoke emotions in readers.  Metaphors, similes, alliteration, personification and hyperboles are commonly used literary devices and they each have specific characteristics. 

• Metaphor – A direct comparison between two unlike things. For example, in Romeo and Juliet , Juliet is referred to as the Sun, implying she is a source of light and warmth.
• Simile – A comparison using ‘like’ or ‘as’. An example of this is seen in Of Mice and Men . Steinbeck describes the town of Soledad as “like a picture printed on tin,” suggesting a lack of warmth and life.
• Alliteration – The repetition of the same initial sound in a series of words. Bilbo Baggins’ name is an example of alliteration, which makes it more memorable.
• Personification – Giving human characteristics to non-human entities. 
• Hyperbole – An exaggerated statement. Such as when Alice said she’ll “die of curiosity,” emphasising her intense curiosity. 

Recognising Patterns 

Authors often use patterns in language to emphasise themes or ideas. For example, foreshadowing and repetition. 

• Repetition – Repeated words or phrases can highlight important themes. In Animal Farm , the phrase “All animals are equal” is repeated to emphasise the animals’ initial desire for equality.
• Foreshadowing – Hints or clues about future events can create suspense. For example, the pain in Harry Potter’s scar foreshadows his connection to Voldemort.

Theme, Characters and Setting

Language features can provide insight into various aspects of the text. Let’s look at how to connect them:

• Themes – Literary devices can highlight key themes. For example, in Lord of the Flies , the ‘beast’ is a metaphor for the savagery within each boy, reflecting the theme of innate human evil.
• Characters – The author’s language can reveal character traits. For example. a character’s formal and reserved speech might reflect their proud nature.
• Settings – Descriptive language can create vivid settings. For example, Dark and gloomy descriptions are used to create bleak or unwelcoming atmospheres.

Meaning, Tone and Effect

Language plays an important role in shaping a text’s overall impact. Let’s look at how to analyse it:

• Meaning – Literary devices can add depth to the text’s meaning. In To Kill a Mockingbird , the mockingbird is a symbol of innocence, adding layers to the story’s exploration of morality.
• Tone – The author’s word choice can establish the tone. For example, in 1984 , Orwell’s use of harsh, cold language creates a tone of oppression and fear.
• Effect – The language used can influence the reader’s emotions. In The Catcher in the Rye, Salinger’s use of informal, conversational language makes Holden’s narration feel personal and relatable.

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Literary Devices Worksheet

Subject: English

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

14 May 2018

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This worksheet has multiple purposes. The first is for students to remind themselves about the literary devices. The second is that they may for any given text identify an example so that while revising, the can jog their memory on both the device and the quote. (This is mostly for texts for which they are required to memorise quotes and cite them in their essays)

Useful in particular for GCSE English Literature AQA

UPDATE: Fixed Typo 14/05/18

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