Across
- 2. An overused expression or idea, e.g. ‘to die for’; ‘as thick as a plank’
- 4. A metaphor is a comparison without the use of “like” or “as”. A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.
- 7. Compare by observing differences or opposites.
- 8. The placing of two things side by side so that similarities or differences between the two texts are made obvious.
- 14. A contradiction in terms (e.g. cold fire)
- 15. The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words for emphasis, e.g. ‘asleep in the deep’.
- 16. 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.
- 18. Language which describes something in detail, using words to substitute for and create sensory stimulation, including visual imagery and sound imagery.
- 20. 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.
Down
- 1. The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.
- 3. Specialist language of a particular trade, sport, pastime or area of study, for example, medical jargon.
- 5. Where sounds are spelled out as words; or, when words describing sounds actually sound like the sounds they describe.
- 6. Is an over-exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. It aims to create humour or to emphasise a point (e.g. She prepared enough food to feed an army.)
- 9. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low- key lighting . . . and deep shadows, creating feelings of disorientation, loneliness and entrapment" .
- 10. Irony 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.”
- 11. 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. Where future events in a story, or perhaps the outcome, are suggested by the author before they happen.
- 13. The running on of the thought from one line, couplet, or stanza to the next without a syntactical break (full stop, comma).
- 17. Reference to matters outside of literary work. For example, people, events, myths, legends, biblical, historical, Shakespearean, contemporary references.
- 19. Is the ordinary, everyday speech of a particular place and time period. It is informal, casual and conversational.