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The document outlines techniques writers use to convey meaning and effects in texts for IGCSE Grade 10 English. Key techniques include word choice, figurative language, sentence structure, tone, and narrative perspective. The lesson emphasizes the importance of analyzing these techniques to enhance understanding and performance in exams.

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Language_Effects_Lesson

The document outlines techniques writers use to convey meaning and effects in texts for IGCSE Grade 10 English. Key techniques include word choice, figurative language, sentence structure, tone, and narrative perspective. The lesson emphasizes the importance of analyzing these techniques to enhance understanding and performance in exams.

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How Writers Use Language to

Convey Meaning and Effects


• IGCSE Grade 10 English as a First Language
(EFL)
Lesson Objectives
• By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• - Identify different language techniques used
by writers in IGCSE texts.
• - Explain how these techniques create
meaning and effects.
• - Apply this knowledge to analyze texts
effectively in the IGCSE exam.
What Makes Writing Powerful?
• Writers carefully choose words and structures
to create impact.
• Consider how a simple sentence can change
with different words and styles.

• Example:
• - The old man sat on a bench, looking at the
children play.
• - The frail, elderly man slumped on the worn-
out bench, his weary eyes trailing the lively
Key Techniques Writers Use
• 1. Word Choice (Diction)
• 2. Figurative Language (Similes, Metaphors,
Personification, etc.)
• 3. Sentence Structure and Punctuation
• 4. Tone and Mood
• 5. Perspective and Narrative Voice
Word Choice (Diction)
• The selection of words influences meaning
and reader perception.
• Look for emotive language, connotations, and
precise vocabulary.

• Example:
• - She walked into the room.
• - She crept into the dimly lit room, her breath
shallow.
Figurative Language
• Simile: The night was as dark as coal.
• Metaphor: His words were daggers.
• Personification: The trees whispered in the
wind.

• → Identify and explain why the writer uses


figurative language and how it affects the
reader.
Sentence Structure & Punctuation
• Short sentences create tension: 'He ran. He
stumbled. He fell. Silence.'
• Long sentences create atmosphere: 'The wind
howled through the empty streets, carrying
with it the scent of rain and the whisper of
forgotten memories.'
• Repetition for emphasis: 'It was cold. It was
dark. It was endless.'

• → Look at punctuation (e.g., commas, dashes,


Tone and Mood
• Tone: The writer’s attitude (e.g., sarcastic,
hopeful, angry).
• Mood: The feeling created in the reader (e.g.,
suspenseful, joyful, melancholic).

• Example:
• 'She stood at the edge of the cliff, the wind
screaming in her ears, a sense of finality
settling in her heart.'
Perspective and Narrative Voice
• First-person: Creates intimacy and personal
connection.
• Third-person limited: Follows one character’s
thoughts closely.
• Omniscient narrator: Knows everything about
all characters.

• Example:
• - I tiptoed through the hallway, my hands
trembling.
Guided Practice
• Read this paragraph and analyze the language
used:
• 'The storm raged on, lightning splitting the sky
like a blade slicing through darkness. The wind
howled, screaming through the empty streets
as the trees twisted and writhed in pain.'

• Identify:
• 1. Word choice
• 2. Figurative language
Independent Practice
• Analyze the paragraph below and explain how
language creates meaning and effect:
• 'She tiptoed through the abandoned house,
her heart pounding like a drum. Every creak of
the wooden floor sent chills racing down her
spine. The air was thick with dust, suffocating
her like a heavy blanket.'

• - Identify key language techniques.


• - Explain their effect using PEE structure.
Wrap-Up and Reflection
• Key Takeaways:
• - Writers use word choice, figurative language,
sentence structure, tone, and perspective to
create effects.
• - Always support your analysis with evidence.
• - Practice by analyzing short texts daily.

• Homework: Find a paragraph from a book,


newspaper, or online article and analyze its
language effects.
Thank You!
• Any questions? 😊

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