Language Analysis
Text Types
Writing Techniques
Form/Structure/Language
Test Day
100

What is the purpose of language analysis in Paper 1?

To examine how language is used to create meaning, convey attitudes, and achieve effects viaform, structure, and language.

100

What are the key features of a persuasive text?

Persuasive texts use rhetorical devices, emotive language, and logical arguments to convince the reader via ethos, pathos, and/or logos.

100

What is epiphora?

A stylistic device involving the repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of consecutive clauses or sentences.

100

Name the element and category (form/structure/language): Gives human qualities or actions to objects, animals, ideas, or other non-human entities.

Personfication/Language

100

How many words should you aim for on question 1B on Paper 1?

400-600 words

200

Define "tone" in the context of language analysis.

Tone refers to the writer's attitude towards the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

200

How does a narrative text differ from an expository text?

Narrative texts tell a story with characters and events, while expository texts explain or inform about a topic.

200

Define "alliteration" and its effect.

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words, creating rhythm and emphasis.

200

Name the element and category (form/structure/language): A grammatical structure that inverts phrases.

Chiasmus/Structure

200

How much time will you have for Paper 1?

2 hours and 15 minutes

300

What is diction? 

The author's specific choice of words.

300

What is the purpose of a descriptive text?

To create vivid imagery and sensory experiences for the reader.

300

How does "hyperbole" enhance writing?

Hyperbole uses exaggerated statements to create strong impressions and emphasize points.

300

Name the element and category (form/structure/language): REMOVES conjunctions (and, but, or etc.) between words.

Asyndeton/Structure

300

What date is Paper 2?

Monday, May 5

400

How can varied sentence structure impact the reader's understanding?

Varied sentence structures can emphasize certain points, create rhythm, and influence the pace of the text.

400

Identify three common features of a formal letter

Salutation, date, signature, closing, organized paragraphs...

400

What is the purpose of "juxtaposition" in writing?

Juxtaposition places contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences and create tension.

400

Name the element and category (form/structure/language): The narrative perspective from which a story is told.

Point-of-View/Form

400

How many points is Question 2 worth on either paper?

25 points

500

What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in a text?

Rhetorical questions engage the reader, provoke thought, and emphasize the writer's point.

500

Which text structure is missing: Cause/Effect, Chronological, Problem/Solution, Descriptive, and _________?

Compare/Contrast

500

Explain the use of "metaphor" in writing.

Metaphors compare two unlike things directly, suggesting similarities and adding depth to the text.

500

Name the element and category (form/structure/language): Refers to a contradiction or disconnect between what is expected and what happens.

Irony/Language

500

Explain the 10-times rule.

AICE believes that a student should be able to write 10 words per minute. So, the rule is that the word count is ten times that of how much time should be spent (e.g., 400 words = 40 minutes).

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