Comprehension Flashcards
Account for
Give reasons for/explain why things are the way they are
Disscuss
Analyses, using various arguments for and against/ examine in detail
Comment on
Explain importance of/Ll link with main themes/ significance
Effectiveness
How a device/ word / image works within its context
Evaluate
Consider both sides and make an assessment
Critically evaluate
Weigh up + own conclusion
Critically discuss
What is your take on the writers argument/ noting an irony
Central/main point
Try to be short to the point
why did the writer start with an anecdote?
To engage the readers attention
What is the purpose of the rhetorical question?
To encourage an opinion/idea in the form of a question,
making you think further about the issues giving a response
Use of stand-alone paragraphs?
To created a rhetorical/stylised effect of centralising a main topic the writer wishes to convey
Use of numbers and statistics?
Used to validate/authenticate/convince the reader
Register
Levels of language from formal to colloquial
Register
Levels of language from formal to colloquial
Language/style used shows attitude
How diction / repetition of certain words
Writers attitude is reinforced by the diction
Identify attitude in first sentence ,
And two relevant words”“,explain how diction-attitude
Writers attitude is reinforced by the diction
Identify attitude in first sentence ,
And two relevant words”“,explain how diction-attitude
Evaluating effectiveness of conclusion
Evaluating effectiveness of conclusion
wrap up main ideas/consider style and effective rhetorical techniques
Critically comment
what do you think of a point being made/your view/answer brief description/then your take”I think that….”
Impact of a visual statement
don’t say powerful effect- can be good /badshocking/inspiring
Subjective vs Objective
Subject-biased
Objective-use of stats/facts
