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Literary techniques
Literary techniques GCSE English Ormerod
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adjective | An adjective is a describing word - usually used before a noun. |
| Verb | A verb is a word that describes an action. |
| Adverb | An adverb tells us when, where, or how an action is performed. Usually used before a verb. |
| Metaphor | A metaphor is a word or a phrase used to describe something as if it were something else e.g. a heart of stone. |
| Simile | A simile describes something by comparing it to something else using like or as e.g. as sick as a parrot. |
| Personification | Personification is where a thing or an animal is given characteristics, feelings or actions that make it seem human. |
| Pathetic fallacy | Pathetic fallacy is where objects or nature (often the weather) are given human qualities or emotions which reflect what is happening in the text. |
| Semantic field | A semantic field is a set of words that are grouped together by meaning e.g. hour, minute, day, year all belong to a semantic field of time. |
| Symbolism | A symbol is a thing which represents something as well as itself. e.g. the fog in Jekyll and Hyde |
| Allegory | An allegory is a story, poem, etc. which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning (often a moral, political or religious one). |
| Repetition | The repetition of a word or phrase to achieve a particular effect. |
| Dialogue | A conversation between two characters (or an imagined conversation between the narrator and the reader). |
| Tone | The tone of 'voice' or atmosphere that is present throughout the text e.g. joy, sadness, regret, fear. |
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