RUAE Flashcards
list
emphasises the number, amount, range, size or scale of something.
parenthesis
used to provide additional information.
colon
used to introduce a list, a quotation, an example, an explanation relating to what has been said immediately prior to this
semi-colon
introduce an idea
separate parts of a list or to create a balance/contrast within a sentence.
inverted commas
used to cast doubt.
suggest the writer’s scepticism.
the writer does not necessarily believe/agree with something.
rhetorical question
-suggest that the writer is challenging/ questioning/ disagrees strongly with a particular view or idea
-to suggest confusion/disbelief
-to suggest the complexity of an issue
Effect: provoke agreement/disagreement/humour/shame
short sentence
highlight the importance/strength of a point in a blunt way.
To assert that their view is a matter of fact, beyond dispute etc.
dramatic impact/draw attention to one thing
climax/anti-climax
The writer has been building up to their main point, idea or conclusion which is included in a short sentence at the end
inversion
Where the word order of a sentence has been ‘flipped’ to place emphasis on a particular idea.
repetition/ parallel phrasing
used to: reinforce, intensify, draw attention, emphasise, exaggerate
elipsis
shows that something is unfinished, the list goes on etc.
dash
introduces an idea or produces a pause
exclamation mark
adds intensity, drama, volume
antithesis
opposites balanced together in a sentence to create a contrast
own words buzz words
identify
summarise
explain
layout for word choice
“quote”
Connotations:
This suggests
what to look for in imagery question
simile
metaphor
personification
imagery layout
“quote”
Just as
So too
Options for writer’s language
- word choice
- sentence structure
- imagery
- tone
strategy for conclusion questions
- search final passage for references to points previously mentioned (a repetition or summation/strengthening of argument
link question layout
“quote that links back”
explain
“quote that links forward”
explain
strategy for link questions
think about main ideas of paragraphs around the link sentence
careful not to lift words
layout for final question
Heading: area of agreement/disagreement
Writer one says: “quote” which suggests…
Writer two says: “quote” which suggests…
tips for final question
highlight passage 2 as you read it
make sure points are different enough
think about if the writers were having a conversation
use previous answers to help
what should you make sure your analysis is?
- specific
- detailed
- answers question
- different from other points
