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AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Welcome!Today we'll explore how writers use language to create effects and influence readers. It's an important skill for GCSE English Language, so let's take it step by step!
What is Language Analysis?Language analysis involves looking closely at how writers use words, phrases, and techniques to create meaning, mood, and impact. It's a key skill for understanding texts and responding critically to them.
Key TermsHere are some important terms to know:Imagery: Using descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.Figurative language: Words or expressions that go beyond literal meaning, like metaphors, similes, and personification.Tone: The writer's attitude or feeling about the subject, shown through their word choices.Connotations: The ideas or feelings associated with a word beyond its literal meaning.
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
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Why Do Writers Use Language Techniques?Writers use techniques to help readers understand ideas, feel emotions, or see things from a particular perspective. For example, metaphors can make a concept feel more relatable or vivid.
A {{blank0}} is a comparison using 'like' or 'as', while a {{blank1}} describes one thing as if it were something else.
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How to Analyse LanguageTo analyse language effectively, you need to identify the techniques and explain their effects. Ask yourself: Why has the writer used this technique? What impact does it have on the reader?
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about language techniques and their effects. Let’s test your understanding with a few more questions.
Which of the following are examples of imagery? (Select all that apply)
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Which technique involves giving human qualities to non-human things?
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The {{blank0}} of a text shows the writer's attitude towards the subject.
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