AQA GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TECHNIQUES Questions & Correct Answers/ Graded A+

Imperative (verb) : Command word Personification : Applying human characteristics to an object. Anthroporphism : Applying human characteristics to an animal (the opposite is objectification). Technical language/jargon : This is subject-specific lexis, used to demonstrate a high level of intelligence or knowledge. May be used to intentionally overwhelm reader or impress well-educated audience. Metaphor : This is where something is stated to be somethinge else. 2 Inclusive Pronouns : These, such as 'you' and 'we', link the reader and audience together. They create feelings of warmth and empathy and subtly coerce the reader into feeling they agree with the author's viewpoint or are at risk from the dangers the author points out. Simile : This is where something is stated to be "like" something else - a form of comparison. Analogy : This is similar to a simile - something is compared to something else IN ORDER to prove a point about the first thing. E.g. 'Not implementing electoral reform would be like handcuffing people and confiscating their ballots before they entered the polling station Onomatopoeia : Spell this correctly if you are writing it in an exam! - This involves creating sounds such as 'creak'; 'slurp'; 'squelch', in which the words have a similar phonic pronunciation to the actual sound. It adds realism and may help create better imagery in a situation hence making events more credible. Anecdot