EnglishYears 7–9Reading

Analysis of language

Analyse how writers use word choices, imagery and figurative language for effect

What you'll learn

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    Imagine your favourite song 🎵. The words tell a story, but the way they're put together creates a mood — that's language analysis!

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    What is language analysis about?

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    Drag the words into the right mood bucket 🪣 — 'dark' or 'happy'.

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    Let's analyse this sentence together: 'The ancient, creaky door groaned open.'

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    Now you try! Look at: 'The fierce dragon roared, its eyes like blazing fire.'

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    Which word in 'The fierce dragon roared' tells you the dragon is dangerous?

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    What feeling do the words 'blazing fire' give you?

Practise Analysis of language with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–14. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.