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Point: Identify a language feature used.
Example from the text (quotation)
Technique make sure you name the
language feature used specifically
Analysis of the use of this technique:
why has the writer used it? What is the
effect on the reader? What can you
infer from the writer’s choice of words?
What about the connotations of
individual words?
Link to another example of the same
feature elsewhere in the text and
explain how it adds to the effect.
First of all -
HIGHLIGHT examples
of interesting uses of
language in the text,
picking out the
FLOWERS:
@Claire_Gillgogs 2014
effect on
the
reader
language
feature
example/
quotation
from text
that
develops
this idea
what’s the
message for
the reader?
this makes the reader feel…
this suggests…
this has an emotive effect
because…
the reader understands that…
clear evidence that the text is understood in relation
to language features.
developed comment on the effects of features of
language
supports response with relevant questions
focussed examples of language features.
EFFECT
Top marks!
language
feature
example/
quotation
from text
that
develops
this idea
FOCUSSED EXAMPLE
ZOOM IN
on individual words and
phrases. "The word "------"
suggests / makes me think of
/ shows
