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AQA GCSE English Language specification

Audience

The intended reader or listener for a piece of writing or speech.

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Terms in this set (10)

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Audience

The intended reader or listener for a piece of writing or speech.

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Purpose

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

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Tone

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

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Register

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

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Cohesion

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

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Paragraphing

The organisation of ideas into logical units of meaning, often used to structure arguments or narratives.

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Discourse markers

Words or phrases used to guide the reader through a text, such as 'however', 'therefore', or 'on the other hand'.

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Sentence forms

The use of simple, compound, and complex sentences to vary the structure and impact of writing.

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Technical accuracy

Correct and effective use of spelling, punctuation, and grammar, including full stops, commas, apostrophes, and other marks.

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Organisation

The arrangement of ideas and information in a logical and coherent way, including openings, endings, and sequencing.

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