Key Terms For Analysing Texts + Poems Flashcards
1
Q
What is context?
A
Illuminates the meaning and relevance of the poem- it is extra information surrounding other information.
2
Q
What is structure?
A
The organisation of the text e.g stanzas
3
Q
What is register?
A
Level of formality in language- formal, informal, static or intimate
4
Q
What is syntax?
A
The grammatical structure of sentences
5
Q
What is grammar?
A
A system of rules and principles for writing a language
6
Q
What is lexis?
A
The language used
7
Q
What is semantics?
A
The interpretation of a group of similar words in a text
8
Q
What is verse?
A
A single line of poetry
9
Q
What is prose?
A
Normal everyday speech that has no rhythmic structure
10
Q
Modality
A
Whether it is spoken or written
