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Evaluating Texts Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Evaluation (AO4)
Making justified judgements about how effectively ideas are presented and supported in a text.
Critical judgement
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a text based on evidence and reasoning.
Textual references
Using specific quotes or details from the text to support your evaluation.
Effectiveness of ideas
Judging how well the writer conveys their message or achieves their purpose.
Evaluative language
Words and phrases used to express judgement, e.g., 'effective', 'powerful', 'convincing'.
Supporting evidence
Details from the text that back up your evaluation, such as quotes or examples.
Writer's methods
Techniques used by the writer, such as language, structure, and tone, to achieve effects.
Impact on the reader
Considering how the text influences or affects the reader's thoughts, feelings, or understanding.
Balanced evaluation
Acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses in the text to provide a fair judgement.
Judging presentation
Evaluating how effectively the writer organises and structures their ideas in the text.

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