Language Devices

This course will take you through the mnemonic ‘A RED FOREST’ which will help you understand and remember some of the most common language devices used.

Introduction 

Language devices, otherwise known as literacy devices, refer to diverse structures used in effective writing to engage the audience. We often use language devices but do not always realise it. However, we need to know and understand these writing techniques to appreciate and interpret written text.  

When pronouncing the word ‘mnemonic’, the ‘m’ is not pronounced. It is silent. 
It is a pattern of letters that assist us in remembering something, often associated with spelling.
We all remember being at school with the teacher getting us to spell ‘because’ don’t we?
If you are struggling, try using the mnemonic in this course !

You will learn

• Employing language devices
• What is a mnemonic?
• What is A RED FOREST?
• Examples of each language device