Comparing perspective (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Comparing perspectives - what is it?
Comparing perspectives - what is it?
Identifying & comparing different viewpoints that writers present
Writer's perspective meaning
Writer's perspective meaning
Writer's attitude or viewpoint towards a topic
Alternative terms for perspective (3)
Alternative terms for perspective (3)
Outlook, position, stance
4 ways writers show their perspectives
4 ways writers show their perspectives
Word choice, examples chosen, tone used, what they emphasise
3 context factors shaping writer's perspective
3 context factors shaping writer's perspective
Personal experiences, time period, relationship to topic
How can the same theme differ between texts?
How can the same theme differ between texts?
Different writers approach it from different angles/lenses
How to start a perspective comparison
How to start a perspective comparison
Overview paragraph introducing what you're comparing
3 phrases to describe writer's perspective
3 phrases to describe writer's perspective
Writer feels that..., suggests author believes..., the text implies...
Signposting language for comparisons (4 examples)
Signposting language for comparisons (4 examples)
By contrast, on the other hand, similarly, to communicate this difference
Evidence requirement when comparing perspectives
Evidence requirement when comparing perspectives
Always back up points with specific examples from the texts
Key skill for understanding perspectives
Key skill for understanding perspectives
Read between the lines - writers don't always state opinions directly
Most revealing insights about perspective come from
Most revealing insights about perspective come from
What writers imply through language choices, not direct statements