non fiction writing terms Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Audience

The intended reader or listener for the writing. Non-fiction writing must be tailored to suit the audience.

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Audience

The intended reader or listener for the writing. Non-fiction writing must be tailored to suit the audience.

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Register

The level of formality appropriate to the audience and purpose of the writing.

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Tone

The overall attitude conveyed through language choices, such as serious, humorous, or persuasive.

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Purpose

The reason for writing, such as to argue, persuade, inform, explain, or describe.

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Cohesion

How ideas are linked within and across paragraphs, including discourse markers and structural linking.

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Paragraphing

Logical units of meaning that organise ideas effectively in non-fiction writing.

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Sentence forms

Using simple, compound, and complex sentences deliberately for clarity, purpose, and effect.

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Technical accuracy

Correct use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar, including full stops, commas, apostrophes, colons, semi-colons, and more.

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