Analysing Language Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Explicit meaning

Information or ideas that are stated directly in the text.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Explicit meaning

Information or ideas that are stated directly in the text.

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Implicit meaning

Information or ideas that are implied and must be inferred by the reader.

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Figurative language

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to create imagery or convey meaning.

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Imagery

Descriptive or figurative language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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Rhetorical devices

Techniques used to persuade or influence the reader, such as rhetorical questions, repetition, and emotive language.

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Connotations

The ideas or feelings associated with a word beyond its literal meaning.

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Tone

The overall attitude or mood conveyed by the writer through their language choices.

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Subject terminology

Specific terms used to describe language techniques, such as 'metaphor', 'alliteration', or 'hyperbole'.

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Language patterns

Repeated use of certain words, phrases, or structures to create emphasis or a particular effect.

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Effect on the reader

The impact that the writer's language choices have on the reader, such as evoking emotions or influencing their perspective.

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