level: Level 1 of Section 4 : Reading skills - text analysis
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1 of Section 4 : Reading skills - text analysis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the 4 things you need to do in a text analysis? | 1. Identify distinctive features of text and link them to purpose and context 2. Comment on elements such as lexis, figurative language, word ordering, sentence structure and formality/informality of tone 3. Explore how particular attitudes, bias or prejudice are conveyed by the writer 4. Provide both an overview of text as a whole, and specific commentary on individual elements |
| What are the 5 key points to consider when making an effective text analysis? | 1. Get the overview 2. Identify distinctive features 3. Focus on effects 4. Explain, explore, evaluate 5. Check for changes or contrasts |
| When making a list of key words and phrases. Focus on the following 4 ideas: | 1. What voice or prespective is examplified through these selected words and phrases? 2. Whaat do these words or phrases imply 3. What relationships or social positions are presented in text. Are they change or develop if at all? 4. What context are shown |