Across
- 1. The “voice” of a poem; not to be confused with the poet him/herself.
- 4. 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.
- 6. A question asked that is not meant the be answered. It is not to gain information but to have the audience think about something more deeply.
- 9. 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.
- 11. 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.)
- 13. 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. language Words used deliberately to create an emotional impact or response. Emotive language is particularly common in poetry, in which language is at its most condensed and evocative.
- 16. 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.”
- 17. The apparent emotional state, or “attitude,” of the piece as conveyed through the language.
- 18. Where inanimate objects or abstract concepts are given human qualities
- 19. Simile is a comparison where one thing or idea is described as being similar to another. Similes usually contain the words “like” or “as”.
Down
- 2. A contradiction in terms (e.g. cold fire)
- 3. A metaphor is a comparison without the use of “like” or “as”. A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.
- 5. Theme is a pervading idea/message or focus that a text explores.
- 6. Where a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times, usually in close proximity, to emphasize a particular idea.
- 7. An overused expression or idea, e.g. ‘to die for’; ‘as thick as a plank’.
- 8. Mocking, cutting type humour that is personal in intent and aims to humiliate.
- 10. The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.
- 12. Where future events in a story, or perhaps the outcome, are suggested by the author before they happen.
- 15. Compare by observing differences or opposites.