Language analysis in non-fiction

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Non-fiction texts use language to inform, persuade, or explain — like a news article making you believe something.

2. 2

   What does the word 'shock' do in that headline?

3. 3

   Let's analyse this sentence together: 'The tiny, helpless puppy shivered in the freezing rain.'

4. 4

   Now you try: pick the word that makes you feel worried in this sentence: 'The dark, empty house creaked loudly.'

5. 5

   Which word in 'The dark, empty house creaked loudly' makes it feel scary?

6. 6

   Read this advert: 'Our amazing, fresh juice will make you feel fantastic every morning!' Pick the word that exaggerates to persuade you.

7. 7

   What is the writer's purpose when they use words like 'amazing' and 'fantastic' in an advert?