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English (AQA)
Non-fiction: teenage kicks
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When you analyse language, what do you examine?
structural techniques
words and phrases ✓
introductions and conclusions
paragraphs and subheadings
Which two are synonyms for contrast?
opposite ✓
similarities
difference ✓
equality
What is a semantic field?
a set of words all linked by similar meanings or topic ✓
words that are rich in connotations, suggesting ideas and feelings
words that create striking imagery so readers create pictures in their mind
words that have hard angry sounds and create a sense of aggression
Match the words with their synonyms.
zoom in
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focus on ✓
sorrow
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misery ✓
fondness
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affection ✓
convince
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persuade ✓
What verb form is being used in this sentence? "Please believe me, Father."
'imperative' ✓
Repetition is often used for which of the following?
politeness
sound effects
description
emphasis ✓
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