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English Exam Definitions 2011

QuestionAnswer
Emotive Language Language specifically chosen to evoke an emotional response from the audience
Formal Language Language which excludes slang, colloquial expressions, contraction and most jargon
Colloquial Language Words and phrases that belong to everyday speech and conversation
Sensationalism The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy in order to provoke public interest or excitement
Generalisation A statement or view that makes a claim about a group and ignores the specific members of the group.
Euphemism An expression used to avoid directly saying something distasteful, unpleasing or confronting.
Tautology Saying something twice but in different words
Rhetorical Question A question asked where no answer is expected
Inclusive Language Language which seeks to minimise social and institutional offense
Objective Language Language which does not include emotions and rather focuses on facts
Subjective Language Language involving personal feelings and emotions
Assonance Repetition of a vowel sound
Alliteration Repetition of a consonant sound
Onomatopoeia A word that has the same meaning as its sound
Personification When inanimate objects or ideas are given human qualities
Simile A person or object is said to be like another
Metaphor A comparison between unlike things where one is said to be another
Figurative Language Language that is meant to convey more than the literal meaning of words
Symbolism The use of symbols in the arts including music and literature
Pun A play on words
Noun Words which name an object, animal or person
Abstract Noun A noun denoting an abstract concept such as ideas, emotions, feelings or qualities
Adjective Words that describe nouns
Adverb Words which describe verbs
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