25 Structural Devices: Defined & Explained!

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thank me later Flashback: Flashback refers to a technique where the narrative shifts to a scene or event that occurred before the current time in the story. It provides background information or helps to enhance the reader's understanding of a character or plot. Foreshadowing: Foreshadowing is a literary device used to hint at or suggest future events in a story. It creates anticipation and builds suspense by giving the reader clues or signals about what might happen later on. Zoom in: Zoom in refers to a narrative technique where the focus of the story narrows down to provide detailed descriptions or insights into a particular scene, character, or object. It allows the reader to visualize and experience the details more vividly. Zoom out: Zoom out is the opposite of zoom in. It refers to a narrative technique where the focus broadens, moving away from specific details to a more general or panoramic view of the story, setting, or situation. Dialogue: Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a literary work. It is often used to reveal character traits, advance the plot, or convey information in a more engaging and interactive manner. New character: When a new character is introduced in a story, it means that a previously unknown or unseen person becomes a part of the narrative. New characters can bring fresh perspectives, conflicts, or dynamics to the story. New setting: A new setting refers to a change in the physical or social environment where the story takes place. It can involve moving to a different location, time period, or cultural context, providing a shift in atmosphere and influencing the events and characters' experiences. Change in tone: Tone refers to the author's attitude or emotional disposition towards the subject matter or audience. A change in tone indicates a shift in the overall mood or atmosphere of the story, which can be conveyed through the language, imagery, or the characters' behavior. Long sentence detail: A long sentence detail refers to a sentence that is lengthy and elaborative, often filled with descriptive language and specific details. It helps to create a more immersive and detailed depiction of a scene or event. Short sentence: A short sentence consists of fewer words and conveys information or actions in a concise and impactful manner. It can be used to emphasize a point, create a sense of urgency, or provide a quick and direct statement. Long paragraph: A long paragraph is a block of text that contains multiple sentences and elaborates on a particular idea, theme, or event. It allows for in-depth exploration and analysis of a subject matter. Short paragraph: A short paragraph consists of only a few sentences and often focuses on a single idea or aspect. It can be used to provide a brief description, a quick transition, or a concise statement. Shift in focus: A shift in focus occurs when the narrative moves from one subject or topic to another. It can involve a change in perspective, theme, or the center of attention in the story. Cyclical structure: Cyclical structure refers to a narrative framework where the story begins and ends in a similar or identical manner, creating a sense of repetition or circularity. It can signify the continuity of themes or events and often adds depth to the overall meaning. Juxtaposition: Juxtaposition is a literary technique that places two contrasting ideas, characters, settings, or images side by side to highlight their differences and create a more impactful effect. Extended metaphor: An extended metaphor is a sustained comparison between two unlike things that is developed and elaborated throughout a literary work. It allows for a deeper exploration and analysis of the subject matter, often enhancing

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purpose behind the choices - long/short sentences/paragraphs stand out because the information contained is important - identity the information and explain why it’s significant for the whole extract. Differences between shift in focus/zoom in and zoom out: zoom in and zoom out talk about the range of things that are described. Zoom in focuses specifically on a detailed stuff, while zoom out outlines the setting/atmosphere. Whereas a shift in focus stays in the same level of range (no zoom in or zoom out) but bounce off the thing that is talked about Pace: achieved through various sentence structure and zoom in/zoom out

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If anyone thinks they might need this: 25 Language Devices: Defined & Explained! 1. Pathetic Fallacy Is when the weather or the atmosphere describes the mood. For example, when the weather is rainy people are sad and depressed 2nd example, the dark night could symbolise something supernatural like 3AM Satan etc… 2. Personification Is when a non-human is given human qualities. For example, the tree is waving to John as drives away. 3. Simile When you are comparing two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’ For example, his facial vision looked like a falcon’s eye 4. Metaphor Is when you are comparing two things with is or are Example He is an orc 5. Extended Metaphor Pick a metaphor and explain how --- > turn in to an extended metaphor Metaphor --- > Life is a rollercoaster. Now turning into extended metaphor add explanation so, Life is a rollercoaster you don’t know when you will be at the top or at the bottom, it will all happen in an instance, at the greatest heights you will be at the greatest heights and at times it will crash, but every day is never the same, just like in a turn in a Rolle coaster is never the same. 6. Oxymoron 2 opposite words side-by-side Example, the small giant 7. Juxtaposition You explain an oxymoron. The small giant tip-toing trying to reach the top shelf, however, his small arms and puny fingers prevented him from grabbing the bar of jam. 8. Symbolism Is when objects represent a meaning. For example, moon and the star represent Islam. 2nd Example, if you get a priest you will think someone died. In Macbeth the dagger links to death. 9. Semantic field Is where words are linked to an idea. For example, PPE, 2m and Hand Sanitiser, Head of Year link to COVID. 10. Irony Is when events in the text surprises the characters. Something not expected! Mr Birling offering a 1000. Scrooge changing his nature. 11. Rhetorical Question Question does not require an answer 12. Hyperbole Is when you hype, when over-exaggerating. I am going to eat the whole restaurant. 13. Assonance Is the repetition of the vowel sound. I am too cool for school. Oooooo 14. Alliteration Words in a row begin with the same letter. 15. Sibilance Is when words in a row have the s letter or the s sound Example: the snake was slowly hissing 16. Euphemism Is when you say something in an indirect manner. He is not with us anymore. 17. Emotive Language Is when the writer makes the reader feel emotional. By making them angry. 18. Onomatopoeia Words describe the sound Boom bang skirr pop 19. Ruel of 3 / Power of 3 / Triplets Words or phrases in a row describe something (3) The table is black, hard and wide 20. Facts/ Stats Uses evidence to support their facts. 50 % of the students prefer using email rather than social media . 21. Plosive Reptation of harsh sound Words such as 'P' 'D' 'B' 22. Zoomorphism Is when you give a person animal features. Example John barked at me / John shouted at me. 23. Opinion 24. Repetition Language Device and Structure. Is when the writer uses the words repletely to create an effect. Where is being repeated and why is that important 25. Noun, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs Structure Flashback - when you go back in time ,3 days ago etc.. Foreshadowing - when the writer gives clue about future ‘my heart was beating fast’ Zoom in - focus on one thing for example ‘pen’ , ‘specific character ‘ Zoom out - normally used to talk about setting Dialogue - when the character speak ‘hey there !’ New character New setting Change in tone Short sentence - to build up tense Long sentence - add details and slow down the narrative Short /long sentence - may show importance in both Shift in focus - talks about object then talks about another object for example ‘pen’ to ‘table’ Cyclical structure - similar stuff happening with beginning and ending Juxtaposition Extended metaphor Pace List Pov Overall tone Chronogical order Climax Repetition Links Mood , pathetic fallacy 1. Abhorrent/Heinous (means bad) 2. Euphoric/Jubilant (means happy) 3. Melancholy/Morose (means sad) 4. Indignant (means angry) 5. Swift/Rapid (means fast) 6. Colossal/Gargantuan (means big) 7. Minuscule/Microscopic (means small) 8. Bemused/Befuddled (means confused) 9. Astute/Shrewd (means smart) 10. Feeble/Decrepit (means weak) 11. Dash (means run) 12. Plunge (means jump - may not always fit so be careful how you use it) 13. Cordial (means nice) 14. Lackadaisical (means lazy) 15. Paradoxical/Outlandish (means strange)

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⭐⭐ 25 STRUCTURAL DEVICES ⭐ ⭐ Structure Flashback - when you go back in time ,3 days ago etc.. Foreshadowing - when the writer gives clue about future ‘my heart was beating fast’ Zoom in - focus on one thing for example ‘pen’ , ‘specific character ‘ Zoom out - normally used to talk about setting Dialogue - when the character speak ‘hey there !’ New character New setting Change in tone Short sentence - to build up tense Long sentence - add details and slow down the narrative Short /long sentence - may show importance in both Shift in focus - talks about object then talks about another object for example ‘pen’ to ‘table’ Cyclical structure - similar stuff happening with beginning and ending Juxtaposition Extended metaphor Pace List Pov Overall tone Chronogical order Climax Repetition Links Mood , pathetic fallacy

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If anyone thinks they might need this: 25 Language Devices: Defined & Explained! 1. Pathetic Fallacy Is when the weather or the atmosphere describes the mood. For example, when the weather is rainy people are sad and depressed 2nd example, the dark night could symbolise something supernatural like 3AM Satan etc… 2. Personification Is when a non-human is given human qualities. For example, the tree is waving to John as drives away. 3. Simile When you are comparing two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’ For example, his facial vision looked like a falcon’s eye 4. Metaphor Is when you are comparing two things with is or are Example He is an orc 5. Extended Metaphor Pick a metaphor and explain how --- > turn in to an extended metaphor Metaphor --- > Life is a rollercoaster. Now turning into extended metaphor add explanation so, Life is a rollercoaster you don’t know when you will be at the top or at the bottom, it will all happen in an instance, at the greatest heights you will be at the greatest heights and at times it will crash, but every day is never the same, just like in a turn in a Rolle coaster is never the same. 6. Oxymoron 2 opposite words side-by-side Example, the small giant 7. Juxtaposition You explain an oxymoron. The small giant tip-toing trying to reach the top shelf, however, his small arms and puny fingers prevented him from grabbing the bar of jam. 8. Symbolism Is when objects represent a meaning. For example, moon and the star represent Islam. 2nd Example, if you get a priest you will think someone died. In Macbeth the dagger links to death. 9. Semantic field Is where words are linked to an idea. For example, PPE, 2m and Hand Sanitiser, Head of Year link to COVID. 10. Irony Is when events in the text surprises the characters. Something not expected! Mr Birling offering a 1000. Scrooge changing his nature. 11. Rhetorical Question Question does not require an answer 12. Hyperbole Is when you hype, when over-exaggerating. I am going to eat the whole restaurant. 13. Assonance Is the repetition of the vowel sound. I am too cool for school. Oooooo 14. Alliteration Words in a row begin with the same letter. 15. Sibilance Is when words in a row have the s letter or the s sound Example: the snake was slowly hissing 16. Euphemism Is when you say something in an indirect manner. He is not with us anymore. 17. Emotive Language Is when the writer makes the reader feel emotional. By making them angry. 18. Onomatopoeia Words describe the sound Boom bang skirr pop 19. Ruel of 3 / Power of 3 / Triplets Words or phrases in a row describe something (3) The table is black, hard and wide 20. Facts/ Stats Uses evidence to support their facts. 50 % of the students prefer using email rather than social media . 21. Plosive Reptation of harsh sound Words such as 'P' 'D' 'B' 22. Zoomorphism Is when you give a person animal features. Example John barked at me / John shouted at me. 23. Opinion 24. Repetition Language Device and Structure. Is when the writer uses the words repletely to create an effect. Where is being repeated and why is that important 25. Noun, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs

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Ambiguity- deliberately vague Flashback- going back in time Foreshadowing- Zoom in- focus on particular detail and for what reason, in a room of ten characters if one character is focused on they are important Zoom out- generally used to talk about setting Dialogue- talk about how it breaks narrative, and what characters are talking and what ones are being talked about New character- every single time character is introduced cam be seen as structure feature and can argue what the purpose is behind the introduction, New setting- same as character Change in tone- why has the tone changed, what has caused the change Long sentence- slow down narrative and add detail Short sentence- used to build tension, make actions seem live, living the action as its quick Long paragraph- also stands out on the page Short paragraph- stands out on the page Shift in focus- don’t zoom in or out, kept general, detail is kept the same amount but bounces to different things, trees, stream, bird Cyclical structure- repetitive, opening and ending are similar and not the same, similar mode Juxtaposition- what the effect of the contrast is and where it takes place, ending and start, John is shy at start but confident at end Extended metaphor- talk about length of metaphore, Pace- can be linked to other devices, lengths of things, how quick and how slow the narrative is moving Listing- anything more than three, where and how tis been used Point of view- does it change, stay the same, why, para 1 from the view of father, the next the son Tone- tone as a whole piece of writing, why has the writer written the tone Chronological order- is the writing in correct order or is it all over the place, what does that effect and what does it reflect Climax- the most important part of the writing Repetition- what is being repeated, where and why, constantly spread maybe or back to back Links- links between paragraphs, why are they similar or different Mood- how mood is created through: Pathetic fallacy- when wether and atmosphere effects the mood, must last throughout the extract, fog getting worse and worse reflects how characters are getting in more and more trouble

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All the Devices with a 1 sentence Description ⬇ Flashback - A technique used to show events that happened in the past and help develop the plot. Foreshadowing - A technique used to hint at events that will happen later in the story, creating anticipation in the reader. Zoom in - A technique used to focus on small details, drawing attention to specific aspects of a scene or character. Zoom out - A technique used to show the big picture, providing context and a wider perspective. Dialogue - A technique used to reveal character traits, emotions, and advance the plot through conversation. New character - A technique used to introduce a new person or personality to the story. New setting - A technique used to transport the reader to a different location and create a new atmosphere. Change in tone - A technique used to create a shift in mood or attitude, often to reflect a change in the story. Long sentence detail - A technique used to provide detailed descriptions, often using complex sentence structures. Short sentence - A technique used to create a sense of urgency or to emphasize a particular point. Long paragraph - A technique used to provide in-depth analysis, often including detailed descriptions and analysis. Short paragraph - A technique used to provide quick and concise information or to create a sense of pace and urgency. Shift in focus - A technique used to change the reader's attention from one aspect of the story to another. Cyclical structure - A technique used to create a circular narrative structure, often with repeated themes or events. Juxtaposition - A technique used to place two contrasting elements side by side, often to highlight their differences. Extended metaphor - A technique used to create a metaphor that is developed throughout the story, often providing deeper meaning. Pace - A technique used to control the speed at which events unfold, creating tension and suspense. List - A technique used to create a sense of completeness or to emphasize the importance of particular items or ideas. Point of view - A technique used to control the perspective from which the story is told, often impacting the reader's understanding of events. Tone - A technique used to convey the author's attitude towards the subject matter or characters, often impacting the reader's emotional response. Chronological - A technique used to organize events in the order they occur, providing a clear timeline of the story. Climax - A technique used to create a peak moment of tension and conflict in the story, often leading to a resolution. Repetition - A technique used to repeat words, phrases, or ideas for emphasis or to create a sense of familiarity. Links - A technique used to connect different elements of the story, often creating a cohesive narrative. Mood through pathetic fallacy - A technique used to reflect the emotions of characters or the atmosphere of the story through the description of the natural environment.

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if you havent got time: also could put x1.25 speed 13:45 for screenshot 1 flashback 2 foreshadowing 3 zoom in 4 zoom out 5 dialogue 6 new character 7 new setting 8 change in tone 9 long sentence detail 10 short sentence 11 long para 12 short para 13 shift in focus 14 cyclical structure 15 juxtaposition 16 extended metaphor 17 pace 18 list 19 point of view 20 tone 21 chronological 22 climax 23 repetition 24 links 25 mood > pathetic fallacy

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Structural devices 1.Flashback- when you go back in time. 2.Foreshadowing- clues giving for something happening in the future. 3.Zooming in -From red shirt to logo 4.Zooming out - from Tom sitting in a bus to snowing (weather) 5.Dialogue-when character is talking 6.new character 7.New setting 8.A change in tone - from angry to happy 9.Long sentence to add detail. short sentence.Used to build tension 11.Long paragraph 12.Short paragraph 13.Shift in focus - we bounce and there’s no detail e.g from tree to sky to bird. 14.cyclical structure - when the opening and ending are similar but not the same like the mood. 15.Juxtaposition 16.Extended metaphor - (she’s an angel because…) 17.Pace - how fast meaning more action or how slow 18.List 19.Point of view 20.Tone 21.Chronological order - order in time If there’s flashbacks there’s no chronological order. 22.Climax 23.Repetition -what’s being repeated and does it show panic 24.Links 25.mood - how is mood created through pathetic fallacy.

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