Whole text structure: non-fiction (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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3 purposes of text structure in non-fiction
3 purposes of text structure in non-fiction
Develop arguments, establish tone, guide readers to message
Why is structure never accidental?
Why is structure never accidental?
Deliberate choice to achieve specific effects on readers
2 key functions of headings
2 key functions of headings
Capture attention & reveal writer's perspective/bias
What do emotive words in headings signal?
What do emotive words in headings signal?
The writer's stance on an issue
3 tasks of effective openings
3 tasks of effective openings
Grab attention, establish context, introduce main argument
Examples of opening strategies (3)
Examples of opening strategies (3)
Striking statistics, thought-provoking questions, vivid descriptions
What do readers decide in first few sentences?
What do readers decide in first few sentences?
Whether to continue reading or abandon the text
What must writers do in development section?
What must writers do in development section?
Maintain engagement throughout main body of text
Techniques to keep readers engaged in development (4)
Techniques to keep readers engaged in development (4)
Alternate evidence, shift tone, counterarguments, add examples
Why is variety essential in development section?
Why is variety essential in development section?
Readers become bored with same evidence/style throughout
Purpose of strong conclusions
Purpose of strong conclusions
Leave memorable impressions that reinforce main message
4 conclusion techniques
4 conclusion techniques
Powerful imagery, practical advice, rhetorical questions, calls to action
What should conclusions avoid?
What should conclusions avoid?
Introducing entirely new information or arguments