For GCSE English 2016 only. How to analyse language to be able to identify language features and how they are used.

1. Analysing Language
consider all language features and how they are used
Work out the F.A.P.S. for the following article,
'Is Stadium finished?'
Now consider all the language features in the
text and how they are used.
Let's make a list!
Think about the whole text, then sentence level,
and finally word level.
Must explain the effects of the techniques used as
well as identify these techniques.

2. Analysing Language
consider all language features and how they are used
Consider...
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Tone/voice/perspective and effects
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Level of formality
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Use of details, statistics, facts, opinions
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Structure of the text
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Build up of any argument in the text
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Types of sentences and variation
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Diction and vocabulary
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Use of imagery/figurative language
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Use of exaggeration
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Use of rhetorical devices