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4. A metaphor is a comparison without the use of “like” or “as”. A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.
5. The placing of two things side by side so that similarities or differences between the two texts are made obvious.
6. The use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas.
9. The feeling or mood in a text; for example, an atmosphere of tension or danger in a thriller. Atmosphere is created by a combination of actions, characters and words or images used in a text.
12. The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.
13. is a comparison where one thing or idea is described as being similar to another. Similes usually contain the words “like” or “as”.
15. Compare by observing differences or opposites.
17. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words for emphasis, e.g. ‘asleep in the deep’.
18. implies the opposite of what is said. The intention is for the opposite to be understood. It is the tone which tempers or conveys this meaning. For example: “I can’t wait for my detention on Friday afternoon.”
19. humour or to emphasise a point (e.g. She prepared enough food to feed an army.)
20. is a pervading idea/message or focus that a text explores.

1. The “voice” of a poem; not to be confused with the poet him/herself.
2. Specialist language of a particular trade, sport, pastime or area of study, for example, medical jargon.
3. Where a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times, usually in close proximity, to emphasize a particular idea.
7. A recurring important idea or image. A motif differs from a theme in that it can be expressed as a single word or fragmentary phrase, while a theme usually must be expressed as a complete sentence.
8. Mocking, cutting type humour that is personal in intent and aims to humiliate.
10. Where future events in a story, or perhaps the outcome, are suggested by the author before they happen.
11. A term used to describe a tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology or result, when the tendency interferes with the ability to be impartial, without prejudice or objective. Bias is generally seen as a 'one-sided' perspective or prejudice.
14. The running on of the thought from one line, couplet, or stanza to the next without a syntactical break (full stop, comma).
16. A contradiction in terms (e.g. cold fire)