Comparing language (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is comparing language?
What is comparing language?
Examining how writers use language in two texts side by side
Key principle for language comparison
Key principle for language comparison
Make direct connections between texts, not separate entities
Comparative language examples to use
Comparative language examples to use
Similarly, in contrast, both texts, whereas
What to avoid in language comparison
What to avoid in language comparison
Writing about one text completely, then separately the other
Approach 1 for comparing language
Approach 1 for comparing language
Similar language features with shared effects
Example of Approach 1
Example of Approach 1
Temporal markers to organise content and show rhythm
Approach 2 for comparing language
Approach 2 for comparing language
Different techniques creating similar effects
Perspective through excitement
Perspective through excitement
Dynamic imagery, focus on movement and activity
Perspective through information
Perspective through information
Direct, informational tone presenting facts clearly
Contrasts in descriptive approaches
Contrasts in descriptive approaches
Creative/figurative vs clear/factual descriptions
Structural choices to examine
Structural choices to examine
Time-based, general to specific, location/perspective shifts
Purpose of linking phrases
Purpose of linking phrases
Show connections between texts and help examiner follow thinking
Main focus when comparing language
Main focus when comparing language
How techniques work together to create meaning and effect