Entertaining Texts (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What are entertaining texts?
What are entertaining texts?
Designed to be pleasurable & enjoyable to read
Main aim of entertaining texts
Main aim of entertaining texts
Make readers feel emotions, not inform with facts
Most common example of entertaining writing
Most common example of entertaining writing
Literary fiction
Type of language in entertaining texts
Type of language in entertaining texts
Rich, descriptive language that helps visualise scenes
What's the purpose of narrative techniques?
What's the purpose of narrative techniques?
Draw readers in & maintain interest throughout
Structural technique for entertainment
Structural technique for entertainment
Varying sentence lengths & types for rhythm/pace
Effect of short sentences
Effect of short sentences
Create impact & urgency
Effect of longer sentences
Effect of longer sentences
Build tension & provide rich descriptions
Purpose of creative vocabulary choices
Purpose of creative vocabulary choices
Create specific moods/atmospheres appealing to senses
Function of extended metaphors
Function of extended metaphors
Create vivid imagery throughout passage
Imagery's role in entertaining texts
Imagery's role in entertaining texts
Appeals to the senses
Metaphors & similes' purpose
Metaphors & similes' purpose
Create vivid comparisons
Can entertaining elements appear in other text types?
Can entertaining elements appear in other text types?
Yes, e.g. travel writing uses entertaining descriptions