Non-fiction subject terminology

H is for Hawk, narrative

The first person narrative portrays a personal perspective

H is for Hawk, imagery

Sensory imagery gives a vivid description involving senses

H is for Hawk, metaphor

Metaphor for the emotional comparison of the hawk and grief

H is for Hawk, symbolism

The hawk symbolises control, freedom or trauma

H is for Hawk, juxtaposition

Calm vs wild, internal vs external

H is for Hawk, tone

Reflective, intense, emotional

H is for Hawk, alliteration

Intensifies description

A journey into Bhutan, type of writing

Travel writing, informative and descriptive

A journey into Bhutan, imagery

Creating a picture of Bhutan’s culture and landscape

A journey into Bhutan, tone

Positive tone creates wonder and facination

A journey into Bhutan, contrast

Contrast of expectation vs reality

A journey into Bhutan, listing

Builds cultural and natural impressions

A journey into Bhutan, anecdote

Personal anecdote adds authenticity

A journey into Bhutan, adjectivea

Creates rich descriptions

Explorer’s daughter, narrative voice

Personal and observational tone

Explorer’s daughter, language

Emotive language conveys sympathy and admiration for hunters and narwals

Explorer’s daughter, argument

Balanced argument shows both sides of the ethical dilemma

Explorer’s daughter, simile

‘harpoon poised like a javelin’, shows the narwal’s strength

Explorer’s daughter, tension

Tension is built during the hunt scene, intriguing the reader

Young and dyslexic, tone

Conversational tone is informal and engaging

Young and dyslexic, address

Direct address speaks to the reader and captivates them

Young and dyslexic, anecdote

Personal anecdote builds relatability

Young and dyslexic, imperative verbs

Imperative verbs are used for advice and encouragement

Young and dyslexic, pronouns

Inclusive pronouns inspire connection

Danger of a single story, perspective

First person perspective is personal and reflective

Danger of a single story, repetition

‘single story’ emphasises the idea

Danger of a single story, irony

Irony of her stereotyping others

Danger of a single story, juxtaposition

Juxtaposition of western and African culture

Danger of a single story, anecdote

Personal stories support her message

Danger of a single story, aim

To teach or warn

Chinese Cinderella, narrative

Autobiographical narrative, recounts real events from childhood

Chinese Cinderella, language

Emotive language like ‘heart pounding’

Chinese Cinderella, contrast

Internal emotions vs external expectations

Chinese Cinderella, direct speech

Builds character voice

Chinese Cinderella, structural shift

Tension builds towards the father’s reveal

Chinese Cinderella, symbolism

Hope and freedom