a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning

a group of words or expressions that are related in meaning

prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional

the writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience

Considering and understanding the attitude of a non-fiction text

English

In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices used in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Teenage Kicks', pupils evaluate how authors use language, to express similar or differing viewpoints.

In 'Non-Fiction: Crime and Punishment', pupils analyse the language choices of authors in non-fiction texts. In 'Non-Fiction: Changing Views', pupils compare language choices in non-fiction texts.

In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills. They look at a range of nineteenth century and modern texts in tandem, and practise comparing viewpoints. They then practise emulating different techniques from the texts in order to develop their speech and opinion writing.

Non-fiction: changing views

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

'How the writer feels about a subject' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?

By using words such as "brute" and "beast" in 'My Struggle with a Tiger', Jamrach implies that his attitude towards the tiger is one of {{}}.

Which of the following are connotations of the word "pluck"?

'The writer's attitude toward or feelings about the subject matter and audience' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?

In his article 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo', Rawlinson uses word such as "contained" and "minor" to create an attitude of {{}}.

That the zoo was hopelessly unprepared to deal with the gorilla's escape.

That the zoo had effective protocols and procedures in place.

That the zoo keepers did not care about the gorilla.

By creating a semantic field of safety and protection in 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo', Rawlinson implies which of the following things about the zoo?

'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of {{ }}.

What is being described here: 'a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning'?

Which of the following might we consider a connotation of the colour blue?

'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of a {{ }} field.

What semantic field has been used in this sentence? 'The green river flowed gently, its song echoing through the tranquil valley, while the trees swayed in harmony with the whispering wind.'

to serve as a way to directly address the audience

What is the best definition of the word 'illustrates'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Considering and understanding the attitude of a non-fiction text

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.