Term
| How do you start the language question? |
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Definition
You briefly summarise what sort of language is used to show whatever the theme of the question is.
Example:
Steinbeck uses well chosen adverbs, nouns and emotive verbs to show fear in this extract |
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| How many zoom ins do you need? |
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Definition
Aim for 3 zoom ins. Make sure they contain the languge you want to discuss.
'suddenly'
'bitch'
'cried' |
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Term
| How long should your zoom in's be? |
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Definition
| Usually 1 word, unless they are a simile. |
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Term
| Do you need to name the language in your zoom ins? |
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Definition
Yes.
Example:
'suddenly' - adverb
'bitch' - noun
'cried' - verb |
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Term
| How do you start talking about the language that you have zoomed in on? |
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Definition
You name the language and explain what the word means in the context of the quotation.
Example
Curley's wife is described as being 'suddenly apprehensive'. The adverb suddenly means that this happens very quickly, so it shows a quick change of mood.
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| What do you do when you have named the language and said what it means? |
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Definition
You then explain how this language shows the theme of the question.
Example
The adverb 'suddenly' lets the reader know that the change in mood is quick. Because she changes quickly to be 'apprehensive' when Slim tells her off, after she has just complimented him, it shows that she is frightened of something. She could be frightened of Slim being angry with her, or she could be frightened of what Curley will think of her being with all the men. |
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