Figurative Language Techniques — What is figurative language?; Key Techniques; Simile versus metaphor — why the difference matters; From spotting to analysing; Always zoom in on the word; Connotations
Sound Devices and Other Techniques — Sound Devices; The sound has to match the meaning; Onomatopoeia beyond the obvious; Other Important Techniques; Why the rule of three works; Rhetorical questions — a warning
Analysing Effect — Beyond Just Naming — Analysing effect — beyond just naming; Feature-spotting vs analysis; The chain: technique → meaning → effect; Zoom in on words; Use tentative language; Quick recap