Context Clues
What strategy helps readers understand unknown words using clues in the sentence?
Using context clues
What are writers’ effects?
How language influences the reader’s thoughts or feelings
What figurative device compares two things using like or as?
Simile
Which word has a positive connotation?
Aroma / Smell / Stench
Aroma
What should you quote when analysing language?
Specific words or phrases
In the sentence “The house looked dilapidated with broken windows,” what does dilapidated mean?
Old and in poor condition
Why do writers carefully choose words?
To create mood, atmosphere, and meaning
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What device is this?
Personification
Which word has a negative connotation?
Cheap / Affordable / Inexpensive
Cheap
What does the word roared suggest about a river?
It is loud and powerful
Which part of the sentence helps determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
The surrounding words
Which word creates stronger impact: walked or stomped?
Stomped
“I’ve told you a million times.”
What device is used?
Hyperbole
What are connotations?
Associations or feelings connected to a word
Why is “dark clouds swallowed the moon” effective?
Creates dramatic imagery
Why is understanding context important in reading?
It helps understand meaning without a dictionary
What is atmosphere in a text?
The mood or feeling created
“The river roared through the valley.”
What device is used?
Personification
Which word sounds more positive:
Confident or Brash?
Confident
What mistake should students avoid in analysis?
Giving vague explanations
What type of clues help explain meaning through examples or descriptions?
Context clues
What three steps are used in strong language analysis?
Quote → Meaning → Effect
What is alliteration?
Repetition of the same starting sound
Why do writers use connotations?
To influence how readers feel
What is the goal of analysing language?
To explain how writers create meaning and effects