How do I do close analysis?
We shall look at the key terms needed for close analysis - such as metaphors, alliteration, assonance etc and build a word bank.
Then we shall practise finding these in poems / novels and once confidence at spotting and identifying these techniques, look at the reason for their presence.
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All answers ▸How can I be more analytical of language?
Write a letter to your local council, advocating for more funding for the community youth centre.
How has the writer structured the text to interest the reader?
(Language paper) - ' How has the writer structured the text to convey his/her message to its readers'?)