Structure Terminology (Language)

Question 1

Opening sentence

Answer 1

The first sentence of a text

Question 2

Sentence through a passage (opening, development, climax, revelation, resolution.)

Answer 2

How the writer has ordered events or details throughout the text.

E.g.
The second paragraph develops the character emotionally by…
The writer provides the revelation that…

Question 3

Introductions and developments

Answer 3

A writer might choose to introduce no develop a character in a certain way.

E.g. The writer introduces the character by…

Question 4

Summaries and conclusions

Answer 4

A writer might summarise events or details or use a conclusion to draw together the main ideas.

E.g. By writing a summary, the writer reinforces the point that…

Question 5

Chronology/Chronological/non-linear

Answer 5

Chronology relates to ordering time. Non-linear means that events have not been ordered one timeline.

E.g. The writer’s use of a flash back shows a non-linear approach and is effective because…
The next chronological event…

Question 6

Digressions/asides

Answer 6

A digression is a deviation away from the main events or sequence.

E.g. The writer uses a digression to show that…