What is form/ structure/ language?

Form is the style in which a a piece of text is written in, for example: novel, short story, play, dramatic monologue and sonnet. What is also included in the form of a text is the genre it is written in, examples can include gothic or comedy. 

Structure is how the plot, or even simply sentences are constructed, therefore things to consider include: the chronology of the text, or from whose perspective the text is being written from. 

Language is considered as the vocabulary used within a text, including language devices such as: pathetic fallacy, personification, direct speech and metaphor. 

CM
Answered by Ciara M. English tutor

98387 Views

See similar English GCSE tutors

Related English GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the different ways an author can reveal the personality of a character in a text? Give specific examples if possible.


How to quickly and effectively analyse a poem?


How do I remember all the poems from the poetry anthology?


Name three literary devices, what they are, and give an example of each.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences