Language Analysis
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.
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.
What is epiphora?
A stylistic device involving the repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of consecutive clauses or sentences.
Name the element and category (form/structure/language): Gives human qualities or actions to objects, animals, ideas, or other non-human entities.
Personfication/Language
How many words should you aim for on question 1B on Paper 1?
400-600 words
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.
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.
Define "alliteration" and its effect.
Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words, creating rhythm and emphasis.
Name the element and category (form/structure/language): A grammatical structure that inverts phrases.
Chiasmus/Structure
How much time will you have for Paper 1?
2 hours and 15 minutes
What is diction?
The author's specific choice of words.
What is the purpose of a descriptive text?
To create vivid imagery and sensory experiences for the reader.
How does "hyperbole" enhance writing?
Hyperbole uses exaggerated statements to create strong impressions and emphasize points.
Name the element and category (form/structure/language): REMOVES conjunctions (and, but, or etc.) between words.
Asyndeton/Structure
What date is Paper 2?
Monday, May 5
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.
Identify three common features of a formal letter
Salutation, date, signature, closing, organized paragraphs...
What is the purpose of "juxtaposition" in writing?
Juxtaposition places contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences and create tension.
Name the element and category (form/structure/language): The narrative perspective from which a story is told.
Point-of-View/Form
How many points is Question 2 worth on either paper?
25 points
What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in a text?
Rhetorical questions engage the reader, provoke thought, and emphasize the writer's point.
Which text structure is missing: Cause/Effect, Chronological, Problem/Solution, Descriptive, and _________?
Compare/Contrast
Explain the use of "metaphor" in writing.
Metaphors compare two unlike things directly, suggesting similarities and adding depth to the text.
Name the element and category (form/structure/language): Refers to a contradiction or disconnect between what is expected and what happens.
Irony/Language
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).