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Key words for GCSE English Language.
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language |
Language is how human's communicate.
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structure |
Structure refers to how a text is put together.
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summarise |
To summarise is to present the most important facts in a clear way.
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synthesise |
If you synthesise something, it means you bring together what you've learned to draw conclusions.
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compare |
To compare is to examine the similarities and differences between things.
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writer |
A writer is someone whose job is writing books, stories, or articles.
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dialogue |
Dialogue is a conversational exchange.
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setting |
Setting refers to the place or conditions in which something happens.
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phrase |
A phrase is a group of words that does not form a sentence.
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word |
Word level is when we focus on the words in a text.
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level |
Word level is when we focus on the words in a text.
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vocabulary |
Vocabulary is the body of words used.
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terminology |
Terminology is a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline.
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writer's |
A writer's methods are the techniques and approaches a writer uses.
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methods |
A writer's methods are the techniques and approaches a writer uses.
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slang |
Slang is informal language.
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direct |
Direct address is when the writer or actor directly communicates with the reader or audience.
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address |
Direct address is when the writer or actor directly communicates with the reader or audience.
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fiction |
Fiction is a form of literature that describes imaginary events.
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Spelling games using the word list: GCSE English Language: Language Features 1
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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