Understanding Texts (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Literary non-fiction definition
Literary non-fiction definition
Factual info + literary techniques to inform & engage
Purpose of literary non-fiction
Purpose of literary non-fiction
To inform AND engage readers
Content basis of literary non-fiction
Content basis of literary non-fiction
Real events, actual people, factual information
3 common types of literary non-fiction
3 common types of literary non-fiction
Biographies, autobiographies, travel writing
Literary techniques used in lit. non-fiction
Literary techniques used in lit. non-fiction
Descriptive language, dialogue, literary styles
Narrative perspective in literary non-fiction
Narrative perspective in literary non-fiction
Typically first person
Direct address examples in lit. non-fiction
Direct address examples in lit. non-fiction
Phrases like 'dearest reader' or addressing as 'you'
Language style in literary non-fiction
Language style in literary non-fiction
Emotive adjectives & vivid descriptions
Constraint on dialogue in lit. non-fiction
Constraint on dialogue in lit. non-fiction
Must be based on real events & actual conversations
Writer's goal in literary non-fiction
Writer's goal in literary non-fiction
Share facts while keeping readers interested
What lit. non-fiction balances
What lit. non-fiction balances
Authenticity whilst maintaining reader interest
Creative presentation in lit. non-fiction
Creative presentation in lit. non-fiction
Literary techniques applied to true stories & facts