Graphology (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

Study of how language appears visually on page or screen

Points (72 points = 1 inch)

Fundamental unit of written language (letters, numbers, marks)

Study of how we read and interpret signs

Creates personal, informal tone; suggests authenticity/intimacy

May be interpreted as shouting; conveys emphasis/formality

Creates emphasis and draws attention to key information

Prevents clutter, improves readability, lets content breathe

65% vs 10% for written info

Bullets=equal importance; Numbers=sequence/priority/hierarchy