STYLE - English LangLit

Style

• How its written

• Refers to the distinct manner they use language in which an author expresses their thoughts through word choice, sentence structure, and literary techniques. - to shape meaning and create an effect on the reader/audience

Precise + Analytical

For formal, academic, or fact based texts

• Concise - expressing ideas clearly in few words

• Objective - unbiased, neutral, fact based

• Technical - using specialised terminology or jargon

• Measured - carefully structured and balanced

• Authoritative - confident, knowledgeable, credible

Persuasive & emotive

For charity appeals, speeches, opinion pieces

• Urgent - pressing and emotionally compelling

• Rhetorical - using persuasive techniques and questions

• Evocative - creating strong emotions or vivid imagery

• Empathetic - demonstrating understanding and compassion

• Inspiring - motivating the audience to take action

Engaging & accessible

For advertisements, infographics, journalism

• Conversational - informal and engaging like spoken language

• Accessible - easy to understand for a broad audience

• Dynamic - Energetic and attention grabbing

• Colloquial - using informal, everyday language

• Playful - light hearted, humourous, or entertaining

Detached & ironic

For satirical pieces, literary fiction, critical essays

• Deadpan - delivered in an impassive, dry manner

• Wry - subtly mocking or ironic

• Caustic - harshly critical or biting

• Acerbic - sharp and sarcastic in tone

• Sardonic - cynical and scornfully humourous

Poetic & expressive

For literary texts, memoirs, descriptive passages

• Lyrical - beautifully written with msuicality and meotion

• Ethereal - delicate and dreamlike in style

• Resonant - deeply meaningful and thought-provoking

• Florid - elaborate and rich in imagery

• Meditative - reflective and contemplative

Informative & instructive

For manuals, reports, informative texts

• Expository - explaining or clarifying ideas in detail

• Didactic - intended to instruct or educate

• Systematic - organised and methodical

• Explicit - direct, clear, and leaving no ambiguity

• Neutral - free from bias or emotional influence