Words for students starting secondary school to use in English lessons
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alliteration |
Alliteration involves words that begin with the same sound.
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argue |
Why do you always argue with me?
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character |
I like a person with a friendly character.
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compare |
Let's compare scores.
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contrast |
I like the contrast between the white jacket and blue trousers.
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imagery |
Imagery is when words are used to create a picture in a reader's mind.
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persuasive |
He had a very persuasive argument.
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rhyme |
Time, crime and chime all rhyme.
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simile |
Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else.
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metaphor |
Symbolism is an art style which uses mythology and metaphor to convey ideas.
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onomatopoeia |
Onomatopoeia is when the sound of a word is the same as its meaning.
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verb |
A verb is a word that names an action ; run, walk, talk, for example.
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noun |
A noun is a word that names someone or something.
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language |
The TV censor cut out the bad language.
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literature |
Literature involves novels, plays, poetry and other forms of creative writing.
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Shakespeare |
Shakespeare uses Macbeth's soliloquy to show that he is unsure about what to do.
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adjective |
An adjective is a word which describes something.
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adverbs |
Adverbs give detail to verbs.
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