Context Questions “AAAA” means DENOTATION. We can understand this from the word/s “BBBB” which carries suggestions of “CCCC”. Writer’s Attitude Questions I believe the writer’s attitude is AAAA. This is shown when s/he says BBBB. This word has a CCCCconnotation/ tone. Imagery Questions The writer uses AAAAAto create the image “BBBBB”. This is effective because “…CCCC…” means DENOTATION but has connotations of EEEEEE. Word … Continue reading Close Reading Question Formulae

  The writer’s attitude is AAAA. This is shown when s/he says “BBBB”. This word/phrase has connotations/ a tone of CCCC. For AAAA the word will always be an adjective. i.e. I believe the writer’s attitude is ANGRY/ SARCASTIC/ AFFECTIONATE/ DISAPPROVING/ CYNICAL/ CAUTIOUS/ OPTIMISTIC/ DISMISSIVE… That is a lesson from history some of our more hysteria-prone politicians would do well to ponder as they devise … Continue reading Higher Close Reading – Writer’s Attitude Questions

U     These MUST be answered in your own words. A     These MUST include a direct reference to the text. (A quote) E      These MUST include a direct reference to the text. (A quote) ·      Quotations should be a maximum of eight words. ·      Word choice quotations should be a single word. ·      Structure questions need you to highlight: sentence length, punctuation, contrasting ideas ·      … Continue reading Higher – Close Reading Essential Pointers

allegory – a writing where the characters, events, and settings represent abstract qualities (creates a second meaning beneath the surface story) allusion – a passing reference to historical or fictional characters, places, events, or other works that the writer assumes the reader will recognize analepsis (see flashback) antagonist – the person or thing that causes conflict for the main character assonance – the close repetition … Continue reading GLOSSARY – S3 – In progress