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level: Language & patterns in language

Questions and Answers List

Question	Answer
Language is defined as _____ and _______.	words, phrases
What is structure in a text?	The order of ideas
Language and _________ are the methods used by _______ to create effective characters, setting, narratives and themes.	structure, writers
Is prose the same as poetry?	No, prose is a straight piece of writing, not poetry.
When talking about language in prose fiction, you should look for ________ and language techniques, connotations of particular _____, language choices within ________ and _____ of words used in the text.	literary, words, dialogue, types
Are similes and metaphors good examples of literary techniques?	Yes, they are
Another language technique which uses exaggeration for effect is called _________.	hyperbole
What is a connotation of a word?	An idea or image suggested by a word, which isn't its dictionary meaning
Denotations are a word's ___________ meaning, rather than an idea or image suggested by a word. For example, the word 'desk' literally denotes a table, but it has connotations of work and study.	dictionary
Words can reveal a _____, such as death or love, or create a particular mood in a section of the narrative.	theme
It’s useful to look for any ________ in the language chosen by the writer, as these may suggest important themes or deeper meanings beyond the obvious.	patterns
What is a semantic field?	A group of words that are linked by meaning.
If a writer repeats particular ideas or images, these could act as a _____ in the text.	motif