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Study the word list: GCSE English Language: Language Features 1

Key words for GCSE English Language.

	language	Language is how human's communicate.
	structure	Structure refers to how a text is put together.
	summarise	To summarise is to present the most important facts in a clear way.
	synthesise	If you synthesise something, it means you bring together what you've learned to draw conclusions.
	compare	To compare is to examine the similarities and differences between things.
	writer	A writer is someone whose job is writing books, stories, or articles.
	dialogue	Dialogue is a conversational exchange.
	setting	Setting refers to the place or conditions in which something happens.
	phrase	A phrase is a group of words that does not form a sentence.
	word	Word level is when we focus on the words in a text.
	level	Word level is when we focus on the words in a text.
	vocabulary	Vocabulary is the body of words used.
	terminology	Terminology is a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline.
	writer's	A writer's methods are the techniques and approaches a writer uses.
	methods	A writer's methods are the techniques and approaches a writer uses.
	slang	Slang is informal language.
	direct	Direct address is when the writer or actor directly communicates with the reader or audience.
	address	Direct address is when the writer or actor directly communicates with the reader or audience.
	fiction	Fiction is a form of literature that describes imaginary events.

Use the list: GCSE English Language: Language Features 1

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	language
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Cover	Look again
Write
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language

structure

summarise

synthesise

compare

writer

dialogue

setting

phrase

word

level

vocabulary

terminology

writer's

methods

slang

direct

address

fiction

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________ is how human's communicate.

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