Language and structure analysis
What Language and structure analysis means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
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Examining how language, structure and tone create effects, tying into interpreting information and analysing language and structure.
Analysing how each writer uses language and structure to achieve effects.
Topics that use Language and structure analysis
- Component 2: 19th and 21st Century Non-Fiction Reading and Transactional/Persuasive Writing (Eduqas GCSE)
- Component 2: Non-fiction and Transactional Writing - 2.1 Reading (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Unseen non-fiction reading
- 19th and 21st century comparison
- Accurate use of linguistic and literary terminology
- Adapting style to form, audience and real-life context
- Audience and purpose
- Bias and misuse of evidence
- Comprehension of whole texts
- Critical evaluation and different responses
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