Comparing language (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Quizzes
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What does language comparison involve examining?
What does language comparison involve examining?
How writers use language for ideas and effects
What is the key principle for successful language comparison?
What is the key principle for successful language comparison?
Make active connections between texts
What should you avoid when comparing language?
What should you avoid when comparing language?
Writing about one text then the other
Which words help show connections between texts?
Which words help show connections between texts?
Similarly, in contrast, whereas
What should you show in language comparisons?
What should you show in language comparisons?
How techniques create similar or different effects
What is Approach 1 in language comparison?
What is Approach 1 in language comparison?
Similar language features, shared effects
What does Approach 2 focus on?
What does Approach 2 focus on?
End result rather than specific methods
How can writers create excitement through different methods?
How can writers create excitement through different methods?
Figurative language or factual descriptions
How do some writers create anticipation or energy?
How do some writers create anticipation or energy?
Dynamic imagery & focus on movement
What contrast should you look for in descriptive approaches?
What contrast should you look for in descriptive approaches?
Creative/figurative vs clear/factual
What structural choices should you examine?
What structural choices should you examine?
Time-based, general to specific structures
What word choice effects should you analyze?
What word choice effects should you analyze?
Emotionally charged vs neutral language