the identity of the writer that comes through the text

the attitude your words imply - the way in which you say something

a small joke (usually a play on words) made to create wit

using words in a quick and inventive way to create humour

Opinion articles

English

In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore extracts from Gothic fiction. In 'Gothic Poetry', pupils apply this learning to the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe.

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils are introduced to the Gothic genre. In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore Gothic motifs in a range of more challenging texts.

A monster within: reading and writing Gothic fiction

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Immoral behaviour or minor criminal offences, e.g. shoplifting, graffiti.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

{{ }} is the identity of the writer of a text and how this is conveyed.

{{ }} is the attitude you imply through your use of words.

a kind of punctuation used to indicate humour

a comparison made between two things that are not the same

What kind of tone would you expect to find in an opinion article?

How does the writer create a sarcastic tone in this quotation: "I have no doubt that his efforts were more than appreciated..."

Is seeing it really all that different from reading it? 

Punishing the parents will just add fuel to the fire.

we children are not angels; we are not delicate little flowers

Last week, I read Angela Harold’s article 

Match the linguistic method up to the example.

If you are expressing your opinion, you are expressing your....

Which of the following is a kind of form of a text?

Which of the following is not an example of a persuasive device?

the person who is writing the piece of writing

the people the writer may quote in their writing

Who is the audience for an opinion piece?

What linguistic method has been used in the following quotation: "This is a problem that has crept up on us stealthily."

It makes the reader feel part of something important.

It conveys a sense of urgency to the reader.

The repetition emphasises the importance of action.

It puts the responsibility for action on the writer.

What is the effect of the following quotation: "We must not rest, we must not become complacent; we must act...now."

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

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