RUAE Flashcards
What is WITS?
W- word choice
I - imagery
T- tone
S- sentence structure
When do we use WITS?
When a “example of language” question is asked
What is the template for word choice?
“Word” has the connotation of …-
When used in this context it suggests that…-
What is the template for linking questions?
“Quote” links back to the previous paragraph that was about…-
“Quote links forward to the next paragraph that is about…-
What is the template for imagery?
“Word” is being compared to “word”
“A word” would be ..-
By using this image the writer suggests that..-
Template for sentence structure?
The writer uses a “thing” on line “…” to…-
Template for effective conclusion?
“Quote” repeats the idea of ..-
Types of things in sentence structure? (Punctuation)
Commas- separate items ina list or clause in a sentence
Pairs of brackets or dash- creates parenthesis with means to add information.
Colon (or dash) - to introduce a list
Semi colon - separate complex items in a list (very long list most cases) separates 2 very different by connected sentences
Inverted commas- indicates quotation or speech- used to indicate irony
Examples of sentence structure?
(The first thing)
Long sentences/ short sentences- long sentences may mimic complex ideas. / short sentences have impact
Repetition of word or phrase- to emphasise the idea
Question/ exclamation / commands - achive tone example emotive.
Unusual words- build tension
Sentence with same pattern of structure but with opposite ideas- to make contrast
Parenthesis- to add more information