Concepts

Concept

Definition/Study Notes

Language features

Features of language that supports meaning, Eg. Sentence structure, vocab, illustrations, diagrams, graphics and figurative language.

Narrative conventions

Repeated codes and techniques that contribute to the creation and construction to the narrative. Eg Plot, Setting, characterisation and conflict.

Poetic devices

A form of literary device used in poetry, structural grammatical, verbal and visual. Eg metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, rhyming, groups of three.

Mood

The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader through poetic or narrative conventions. Eg, setting, theme, tone of voice.

Values

Individual beliefs that motivate people to act one way or another. Eg religion beliefs, political beliefs, friendship, loyalty, sticking together.

Attitudes

A feeling or opinion about something especially when this shows through your behaviour or actions.

Themes and ideas

The main message of a text grammatical theme indicates importance both within a cause or through text.

Social Issues

Topics or subjects that impact many people.

Context

Situations that give meaning to an event or behaviour. Eg “I need a bit more context there”

Social groups

A social group is where multiple individuals connect and have similar qualities

Audience response

How a group of people who’ve read the poem or narrative react to it and their thoughts on it.