Biased writing Alliteration When words that are close together start with the same sound. Gives more support to one side rather than the other. Complex sentence Broadsheet Formal newspaper Sentence that links together 2 or more clauses
Empathy Compound sentence Two main clauses joined to make one sentence, using a congestion (such as but, and, so...) The ability to imagine and understand someone else's feelings and experiences. Direct address Figurative language Language that is used in a non-literal way to create an effect, e.g personification. When the writer words to refer directly to you, including words such as "you"...
Explicit information Explanation A sentence that conveys strong emotions, usually ending with an explanation mark. Information that is directly and clearly stated. Analogy/ Simile Antithesis A rhortical technique where opposing words or ideas are presented together, for contrast. A comparison to show how one thing is similar to another, which makes it easier to understand and more memorable.
Colloquial language Connotations The suggestions that words can make beyond their obvious meaning. For example, 'stroll' means 'walk', but it has connotations of moving slowly. Informal language, this often sounds like ordinary speech. Determiner Commentary newspaper A type of newspaper article that expresses the opinions of the writer on the theme or event. Also know as a column or opinion piece. A word that goes before a noun, it shows possession or quantity. Such as 'his', 'two'.
Command Chronological order Presented in time order, earliest to latest. A sentence that tells the reader to do something. First person Cinematic writing Writing that make the reader feel they are watching a film. A narrative viewpoint, where the narrator is one of the characters, written uses words such as 'I', 'me' and 'our'.
Form Flash back A writing technique where the scene shifts from present to an event in the past. Type of text, e.g a letter, newspaper... Generalisation Frame narrative A narrative in which one story is presented within another. A statement that gives an overall impression (sometimes a misleading one) without going into details. Such as "Children eat too much junk food".
Imagery Hyperbole When exaggeration is used to have an effect on the reader. A type of figurative language, i creates a picture in your mind. For example metaphors and similes. Impersonal tone Imperative verb A verb that gives orders or directions, e.g "run away" or "stop that". A tone of writing that doesn't try to directly engage with the reader.
Inference Implicit information Information that's hinted, without being directly written. A conclusion reached about something, based on evidence. Such as "Yasmin wrinkled her nose at the lasagne, you could Inference that she doesn't like lasagne. Inversion Intensifier A word used alongside an adjective to provide emphasis, such as "very". Altering the normal word for emphasis, such as "on the table sat the hedgehog" rather than the hedgehog sat on the table
Limited narrator Irony Saying one thing, but meaning or implying the opposite. A narrator with limited knowledge about the event... Linguistic devices Linear structure A type of narrative structure that tells the events in chronological order. Language used to have an effect on audience, e.g onomatopoeia.
Metaphor List of three Using three words, creating emphasis. A way of describing something, by it say it is another thing. Narrative Motif A recurring image or idea in a text. Writing that tells a story or describes an experience.
Objective writing Narrative view point The perspective that is written from a first person pint of view. A neutral, uniased style of writing which contains facts rather than opinions. Onomatopoeia Omniscient writer A narrator that knows the thoughts and feelings of all the charcters in a narrative. A word that imitates the sobbed it describes as you say is, such as "whisper".
Paraphrase Pace The speed at which the writer takes the reader through the story. Describing or rephrasing something in a text without including a direct quote. Personification Parenthesis A rhetorical technique where an extra clause or phrase is inserted into a complete sentence. Describing something as if it's a person.
Possessive pronouns Possessive determiner A determiner such as 'your' or 'my' that tells you who something belongs to. A pronoun such as 'yours' that tells your who something belongs to. Purpose Pronoun A word that can take the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she' and 'it'. The reason a text is written.
Repetition Register The specific language used to match the social situation used for. The technique of repeating words. Rhetorical question Rhetoric Using language techniques (repetition or hyperbole) to achieve a persuasive effect. A question that doesn't need an answer, the answer may be clear, or it may be used to manipulate the reader to think in a certain way.
Satire Sarcasm Language that has a scornful or mocking tone, often using irony. A style of text that makes fun out of people or situations, often by intimidating them and exaggerating flaws. Sensory language Second person A narrative view point, written as the reader is one of the characters. Language that appeals to the five senses.
Simple sentence Simile A way of describing something by comparing it to something else. A sentence that is only made up of one single main clause. Standard English Slang Words or phrases that are informal, often to a specific age or social group. English, that is considered to be correct because it uses formal, standardised features of spelling and grammar.
Structure Statement A type of sentence that is used to deliver information The order and arrangement of the ideas in a text, Tabloid Style The way in which a text is written, e.g the type of language, sentence forms and structures used. Less formal newspaper.
Tone Third person A narrative viewpoint where the narrator remains outside the events of the story, written using words like 'he' and 'she'. The mood or feeling go a piece of writing, e.g happy, sad, serious or lighhearted abhor View point The attitude and beliefs hat writer is trying to convey. to regard with horror or loathing
brusque brazen Bold and without shame Abrupt, blunt, with no formalities candour callous Emotionally hardened; insensitive; unfeeling honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
decry chide to blame; scold Express strong disapproval of eloquent deferential respectful and polite in a submissive way persuasive and moving, especially in speech
extol enmity Feeling of mutual opposition ( you could say Mr Birling & the Inspector) praise, glorify, or honor incisive haughty Arrogant, excessively proud and vain ( you could describe Mrs/Mr Birling as Sharply cutting; direct and powerful (We could say the Inspector is very incisive)
lurid insular Limited in knowledge or perspective (We could describe Mrs/Mr Birling to be this) Causing shock or horror (We could describe Shelia's death to be lurid to Gerald) narcissistic obsequious overly submissive and eager to please (We could say Birling is this way towards Gerald) Inflated idea of their own importance, and doing things for self-centred reasons. (Mrs Bitling could be described as nacissistic, especially because of her self-centred charity work).
venerable staid Unemotional; serious (We could describe Estella as Staid) Deserving respect ( Dicken's presents how gentlemen were viewed to be venerable) Lustful starry-eyed naively enthusiastic or idealistic. (Juliet could be described as starryeyed, when viewing love and Romeo) having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire. (Romeo could be described this way in R&J, so could Eric in an inspector calls)