Prose

Question 1

Structural Features

Answer 1

Divisions (Prologue, chapters, paragraphs, etc).
Organisation of characters (power structures, who belongs with whom, when and where characters function)
Orientation (or exposition)
- Body of the text
- Conclusion (resolution, dénouement)
Sequencing
Repetition/Patterns (parallel structures etc)
Specific fixed structural elements (sonnets, monologues, feature article, etc)
Syntax -simple sentences, compound sentence, complex sentences; contrast and similarity
Narrative point of view
Perspective
Voices in the text
Listing

Question 2

Stylistic features

Answer 2

Unusual way in which headings are used
Specific way in which a text is divided up
Sequencing (flashback, linear narrative)
Repetition/patterns (parallel structures)
Use of a specific, fixed structural element in an unusual way; also the borrowing & blending of genres in this regard
Aural elements (alliteration, sound clusters, rhythm)
Consistent or unusual use of metaphorical/figurative language used in a specific way for effect
Diction - all aspects
Narrative point of view
Perspective
Voice in the text
Inclusive language
Listing
Sarcasm, irony
Semantic fields
Allusion/Quotation

Question 3

Language Features

Answer 3

Headings/Titles (choice of words)
Repetition of words/phrases
Aural elements (alliteration, sound clusters, rhythm)
Metaphorical/figurative language
Diction (all aspects)
Sarcasm, irony
Semantic fields