English Language Text Analysis Flashcards

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Juxtaposition

Placing two completely opposite ideas or words side-by-side to create a dramatic contrast (e.g., "a murderous mixture of timidity and boldness").

Connotes / Connotation

The deeper feelings, ideas, or hidden meanings that a specific word suggests to the reader.

Reinforces

A high-level verb used to show how a new quote supports or strengthens a point you already made.

Visceral reaction

An intense, automatic physical feeling experienced by a character or reader (like feeling physically sick with disgust).

Direct Quote Rule

Keep evidence short and sharp (1 to 4 words max) by zooming in on specific adjectives, verbs, or nouns rather than copying whole sentences.

P.E.E.L. Method

The 4-step recipe for a perfect analysis paragraph: Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link.

Implies

A powerful analysis verb used to explain what the writer is hinting at without saying it directly.

Emphasises

A top-tier verb used to explain how a language technique highlights or draws special attention to an important idea.