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SY104 Language A: language and literature

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Term definition details
The dialogue, action and Why do some fictional characters seem so real? How do
haracterisation (i)
C thoughts of a particular
character
*Narrator also describes
writers bring these imaginary people to life? Characterization, or
the art of creating a character, is a literary device that relies on
narrative technique.
The readers response to Using figurative language and precise vocabulary to describe
haracterisation (ii)
C characters
*Justifying our opinions and
understandings of characters
the qualities of characters. Descriptions should

Diction is the writer's Identify word usage and rank words (note—you are expected to
iction
D choice of vocabulary, use
of verb tense, and style of
narration
*the tone of a text is established
state why and how) according to their importance (i.e., what they
do, say, indicate—explicitly or otherwise—in the text). Words are
the essence and the heart of a text’s meaning.
through use of diction

The starting point of a What kind of story is this going to be? To what literary genre
xposition
E story might this work belong? Exposition is found in the opening lines
of a novel, the initial scene of a play or the opening shot of a
movie all set the mood for the audience. It provides answers to the
5-Wh questions.
Non-literal language How would you describe the effects of these devices on their
igurative language
F usage designed to create
vivid and imaginative
pictures in the mind
readers? How does figurative language play a role your texts?
You must find examples of figurative language (e.g.,metonymy,
synecdoche, allusion, simile and metaphor etc.) in studied part 4
texts.

Source: http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/2848/part-4 Jason Beavan DP Ver.1.1 2015

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SY104 Language A: language and literature

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Term definition details
Comparison of two Metaphor and simile use language to point to the characteristics
etaphor & Simile
M different things that two things or ideas have in common. They are forms of
figurative language that help explain how an author feels about
something and aid promoting particular sentiment(s).
Words used to paint Imagery appeals to all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste
imagery & 5 senses
I pictures and appeal to the and touch. Single words can evoke multiple senses, making a
five senses literary work come to life in the mind of the reader. Close reading
skills include noticing the effects of imagery on the text's readers.
Technique used by writers How a story is told is more important than what is told. Narrative
arrative technique
N to deliver stories. technique consists of four components: point of view, narration,
speech and tense.
POV: Who is telling the story? This question can only really have one of three answers:
The narrator of the story - This corresponds to the first-person point of view.
The reader of the story - This is known as second-person point of view.
Someone else, an outsider looking in - This is what we call third-person narration or point
of view.

Theme can be defined as Themes are the underlying ideas of a literary text. Find them by
heme
T the salient abstract idea, asking, ‘what is the text about?’ Themes are abstract concepts such
message, or even the
moral of a story
as identity, love, self, family, integrity, morality and totalitarianism
How is the word 'theme' used in the commentary?
This extract explores the theme of family in… The author develops this theme further
By commenting on this theme...

Usage of tone(s) to Nancy Dean* describes and defines tone: Tone is the expression of attitude. It is the
one of proximity
Z
writer’s (or narrator’s) implied attitude toward his subject and audience. The writer creates
convey meaning tone by selection (diction) and arrangement (syntax) of words, and by purposeful use
of details and images. The reader perceives tone by examining these elements. Tone
sets the relationship between reader and writer. As the emotion growing out of the material
and connecting the material to the reader, tone is the hallmark of the writer’s personality.
*Nancy Dean is the author of Voice Lessons (2000)
Source: http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/2848/part-4 Jason Beavan DP Ver.1.1 2015