Purpose Awareness Flashcards

AQA GCSE English Language specification

Purpose

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

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Terms in this set (10)

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Purpose

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

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Audience

The intended reader or listener of a text, influencing tone, style, and register.

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Register

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

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Tone

The overall attitude conveyed through language choices, shaped by the purpose and audience.

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Persuade

A purpose where the writer aims to convince the audience to adopt a viewpoint or take action.

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Inform

A purpose where the writer provides factual information to educate the audience.

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Describe

A purpose where the writer creates vivid imagery to help the audience visualise a scene or experience.

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Explain

A purpose where the writer clarifies or makes something understandable for the audience.

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Adaptation of style

Adjusting tone, vocabulary, and sentence structure to suit the audience and purpose.

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Specified audience

The particular group of people the text is directed towards, such as teenagers, professionals, or the general public.

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