Analysing Fiction (Edexcel) – English

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Notes on the exam unit - Analysing Fiction (Edexcel) from Exam Type - English

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16 Terms

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Imagery
Descriptive language that evokes sensory experience, including visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory elements.
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Simile
A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.
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Metaphor
A figure of speech that indirectly compares two unlike things by stating one is the other.
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Personification
Attributing human qualities to non-human things to create vivid imagery.
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Symbolism
The use of objects, colors, or settings to represent larger concepts or ideas.
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Connotation vs. Denotation
Connotation refers to the implied meaning of a word, while denotation is the literal meaning.
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Foreshadowing
A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.
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Direct Characterisation
When the author explicitly describes a character's traits.
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Indirect Characterisation
Revealing a character's personality through their actions, speech, and interactions.
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Themes
Central ideas or messages explored in a narrative, such as love, conflict, and identity.
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Historical Context
The social, political, and cultural background of the time period in which a text is set.
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Literary Movement
A specific period in literature characterized by particular styles, themes, and philosophies, such as Romanticism or Modernism.
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Reader Response
An approach to literature that focuses on the reader's personal interpretation and emotional response to a text.
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PEE Paragraphs
A structure for essay writing involving Point, Evidence, and Explanation to build an argument.
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Character Development
The process by which a character grows or changes throughout the narrative.
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Narrative Perspective
The viewpoint from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.