P2 Q3 — Language analysis (non-fiction)

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're a detective looking at a newspaper article. You're hunting for clues about how the writer makes you feel. 🔍

2. 2

   What are we looking for when we analyse language in a non-fiction text?

3. 3

   Read this short sentence: 'The storm raged. We waited. Silence.' Tap each word that feels dramatic or creates tension.

4. 4

   Let's analyse one sentence together: 'The relentless waves pounded the helpless shore.'

5. 5

   Now you try. Read: 'A tiny, shivering kitten sat alone in the rain.' Tap the words that make you feel sorry for the kitten.

6. 6

   In the sentence 'The tiny, shivering kitten sat alone in the rain.', which words create sympathy?

7. 7

   Why might a writer use short, punchy sentences like 'Silence. Nothing. Gone.' in a non-fiction article?