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i have to write a exam about the play and language techniques in  'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' and am a bit confused about where to start with language techniques and what i have to discuss in relation to it. (at a year 9 level)

any help would be appreciated! thanks :)

Some standard things to start with when examining the language of literature are vocabulary (use of certain words, particular word types such as adjectives etc), terms of address (e.g., "my dear one" versus name), grammatical structure (simple sentences, elaborate sentences), literary devices (e.g., metaphor, simile, imagery, other figures of speech, idiom, allusion). Also examine the text for words or phrases indicating irony, sarcasm, parody. This should get you started.