Learn: Analysing Language Techniques

Welcome!Today we'll learn about analysing how writers use language techniques to achieve effects. This skill is key for OCR GCSE English Language.

What are Language Techniques?Language techniques are the methods writers use to create meaning, emotions, or imagery in their texts. Understanding these techniques will help you analyse and evaluate texts effectively.

Common Language TechniquesHere are some examples of techniques:Alliteration: Repetition of initial sounds in words (e.g., 'dark and dreary').Metaphor: Comparing two things directly without using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'Time is a thief').Simile: Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'Her smile was as bright as the sun').Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human objects (e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees').

How Writers Use Language TechniquesWriters use techniques to create specific effects. For example:Metaphors make abstract ideas easier to visualise.Personification adds emotion to descriptions.Similes help readers understand comparisons more clearly.

Why Analyse Language Techniques?Analysing techniques helps you understand how writers influence readers. For example, emotional language can make readers feel connected to the text, while vivid imagery helps them visualise scenes.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned about common language techniques, their definitions, and their effects. Now let's test your understanding with a few questions.