For GCSE English 2016 only. How to analyse language to be able to identify language features and how they are used.
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Reading questions analysing language yr11
1. Analysing Language
consider all language features and how they are used
Work out the F.A.P.S. for the following article,
'Is Stadium finished?'
Now consider all the language features in the
text and how they are used.
Let's make a list!
Think about the whole text, then sentence level,
and finally word level.
Must explain the effects of the techniques used as
well as identify these techniques.
2. Analysing Language
consider all language features and how they are used
Consider...
Tone/voice/perspective and effects
Level of formality
Use of details, statistics, facts, opinions
Structure of the text
Build up of any argument in the text
Types of sentences and variation
Diction and vocabulary
Use of imagery/figurative language
Use of exaggeration
Use of rhetorical devices