The writer's viewpoint (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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What is writer's viewpoint?
What is writer's viewpoint?
Personal attitude & perspective toward a subject
What writer's viewpoint shapes
What writer's viewpoint shapes
Word choice, argument structure, evidence presentation
Unbiased texts meaning
Unbiased texts meaning
Writers keep personal opinions hidden (rare)
Key skill for identifying viewpoint
Key skill for identifying viewpoint
Determining positive or negative feelings about subject
4 text types revealing viewpoints clearly
4 text types revealing viewpoints clearly
Newspapers, personal letters, websites, blogs
Where to find immediate clues about stance
Where to find immediate clues about stance
In the introduction/opening of text
What to examine in main content
What to examine in main content
Language choices & strong emotional words
Where most obvious viewpoint expressions appear
Where most obvious viewpoint expressions appear
In the conclusion/ending of text
Repetition's purpose in revealing viewpoint
Repetition's purpose in revealing viewpoint
Emphasising key concerns or strongest feelings
How emotional language reveals viewpoint
How emotional language reveals viewpoint
Strong positive/negative connotations signal feelings
Contrast & comparison technique purpose
Contrast & comparison technique purpose
Shows what writers value by highlighting differences
Why identifying bias helps
Why identifying bias helps
Understand purpose & evaluate arguments critically