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Analysing Language Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Explicit meaning
Information or ideas that are stated directly in the text.
Implicit meaning
Information or ideas that are implied and must be inferred by the reader.
Figurative language
Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to create imagery or convey meaning.
Imagery
Descriptive or figurative language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
Rhetorical devices
Techniques used to persuade or influence the reader, such as rhetorical questions, repetition, and emotive language.
Connotations
The ideas or feelings associated with a word beyond its literal meaning.
Tone
The overall attitude or mood conveyed by the writer through their language choices.
Subject terminology
Specific terms used to describe language techniques, such as 'metaphor', 'alliteration', or 'hyperbole'.
Language patterns
Repeated use of certain words, phrases, or structures to create emphasis or a particular effect.
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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