1. Types of Fiction Analysis Analysing Non-Fiction
What is the study of Reading/Analysing in English?
It is identifying the purpose of why someone has written a text for an audience, and what techniques they have used to achieve that purpose.
Why is formality so important?
Formality is at the heart of achieving purpose for an audience. Formal writing or tone fixes the position of the reader and writer in relation to each other, usually with the writer having more power than the reader.
Informal writing or tone allows a more reader to position themselves fluidly in relation to the writer. This allows them to feel closer/more empathy with the text.
Effective writing may combine both a formal and informal tone in places, although not in equal degrees.
SWEATY PARAGRAPHS
S= STATEMENT. Your answer.
W = WEAVE. The build up to your quote/evidence.
E = EVIDENCE. Your short “quote”
A = ANALYSIS. The language analysis of your quote. Longest part. YOU CAN VARY THIS WITH THE TYPES OF ANALYSIS TO THE RIGHT.
T = TECHNICAL TERM. The key term that describes the language. Can move around.
Y = YES IT ANSWERS THE QUESTION.
Analysing signposts: …suggests/implies/infers (neutral) … portrays (character) … reveals (event/motivation)
Adding Signposts Furthermore, In addition, Moreover, Similarly
Contrast Signposts:
In contrast, However, On the other hand, Despite this, Nevertheless…
Consequence Signposts
Therefore, Consequently, Thus, In conclusion
Comparison Signposts
In comparison, In contrast, Similarly, In the same way, Likewise, Equally,
Analyse and apply the connotations of individual words/groups of words.
2) Apply the distinctness of the identified technique.
3) Apply the question/main theme to your analysis.
4) Apply a minor theme to your analysis.
5) Apply a denotational link to a similar or different point in the text.
6) Apply reader/audience reaction to your analysis.
7) Apply author purpose to your analysis.
8) Apply contrast analysis.
9) Apply evaluative analysis.
10) Apply socio-historic analysis.
Identifying Techniques
Simile:
Personification:
Metaphor:
Irony
Types of Fiction Analysis
Analyse and apply the connotations of individual words/ groups of words.
2) Apply the distinctness of the identified technique.
3) Apply the question/main theme to your analysis.
4) Apply a minor theme to your analysis.
5) Apply a denotational link to a similar or different point in the text.
6) Apply reader/audience reaction to your analysis.
7) Apply author purpose to your analysis.
8) Apply contrast analysis.
9) Apply evaluative analysis.
10) Apply socio-historic analysis.
What are connotation circles/onions?
The adult world functions on connotational meaning. That is, people don’t say directly what they mean: they suggest it. Aim to analyse in the connotation layer rather the denotation layer.
Denotation Layer What does the word physically/literally mean?
Connotation Layer
What feelings do you associate with the word?
Negated Meaning Layer
What are opposite connotations of the word? Reverse these for further connotations.
How can I find connotations?
Synonyms Emotions
Associations Links
Symbols Colours
Landscapes Cultural Icons
Music Idioms etc.
Analysing Non-Fiction
It is identifying the purpose of why someone has written a text for an audience, and what techniques they have used to achieve that purpose.
First Read; skim for:
Numbers Advanced Punctuation Key words Short(er) sentences Second Read; read for:
Title Opening and Close
Topic sentences
Identify: Audience + Purpose
Third Read: Read in detail for the techniques used to achieve purpose for the given audience.
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Analyse and apply the connotations of individual words/groups of words.
2) Apply the distinctness of the identified technique.
3) Apply the question/main theme to your analysis. Did you apply the question and main theme to every/almost every point of analysis you made?
4) Apply a minor theme to your analysis. Did you apply minor themes of the text to your analysis at least 3-4 times?
5) Apply a denotational link to a similar or different point in the text. Did you link to another point in the context that compares to your analysis at least 1-2 times?
6) Apply reader/audience reaction to your analysis. Did you reflect upon how the reader/audience might reaction to the implications of your analysis?
7) Apply author purpose to your analysis. Did you reflect upon the perceive purpose of the author at least once in your analysis (preferably also in your conclusion?).
8) Apply contrast analysis. Did you aim for contrasting interpretations with contrast signposts?
9) Apply evaluative analysis. Did you aim to evaluate your interpretations with evaluative signposts?
10) Apply socio-historic analysis. Did you aim to apply the socio-historic context of the text to your analysis?