Formal vs Informal language

When writing an academic essay, use formal language and avoid:

-Contractions (isn’t, don’t, won’t, they’re, can’t shouldn’t), -Colloquial English or slang (gonna, wanna, ain’t), -Avoid abbreviation words (yrs, hrs)

Figurative language

refers to words or phrases that add extra meaning or emotion to what we say or write, uses words in other ways than their literal sense, can be used to suggest a picture (image), create a sensory reaction, or some other effects like rhythm

How do similes and metaphors add meaning or emotion to a story

A creative way to express emotion, Change the mood (lighten or darken), Reveal the attitude of the character, Create an instant word picture

¬how does alliteration add to a story

Creates rhythm, Creates / effects mood, Emphasizes words / phrases

Jargon

refers to the language and technical terms used by people of the same profession or group.

Dialect

is a language spoken by the people of a particular, time or social group.

Slang

is informal words used in casual conversation