Language Analysis: Audience and Purpose (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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Which two elements are fundamental when analysing any text?
Which two elements are fundamental when analysing any text?
Audience & purpose
How are audiences categorised in the revision note?
How are audiences categorised in the revision note?
Specific & broader audiences
Which is NOT listed as a common purpose of texts?
Which is NOT listed as a common purpose of texts?
To confuse
Can a single text have multiple purposes?
Can a single text have multiple purposes?
Yes, e.g. inform & persuade together
What does 'register' refer to in language adaptation?
What does 'register' refer to in language adaptation?
Formal vs. informal language
Which tone/style suits professional audiences?
Which tone/style suits professional audiences?
Formal, authoritative, objective
What do bullet points and subheadings suggest about the target audience?
What do bullet points and subheadings suggest about the target audience?
Text designed for non-specialists
What is jargon?
What is jargon?
Specialist terminology for professions
What constraint does Twitter's character limit place on language?
What constraint does Twitter's character limit place on language?
Demands concise language
A holistic approach considers audience & purpose interacting with which elements?
A holistic approach considers audience & purpose interacting with which elements?
Content, language, structure, design, style