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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
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To summarise is to present the most important facts in a clear way.
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synthesise
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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
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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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