What type of text is AIC?
A didactic text
(Teaches audience morals)
Syncretic list
Uses ‘and’ between words in list (e.g. fire and blood and anguish) = emphasis
Asyndetic list
Uses ONLY commas = quickens pace
Microcosm
something small representing something larger
Emblematic of… / the emblem of…
symbolises…
Epitome
perfect example of
Allegory
hidden moral message
Foil
Opposite to someone else
Mirror
Reflects someone/something else
Writer’s intentions
CAMP ICE
Use 1x CAMP & as many as possible of ICE
- Cautionary tale - warning
- Allegorical novella - deeper meaning
- Motif - recurring image/ symbol
- Political diatribe - comments on politics
- Illuminate (the idea of…)
- Criticise
- Educate (the audience of….)
RAD
Essay structure
PETAETACWL x 3
Point: a word/phrase from question + your own point
Evidence: embed it in
Technique: as many as possible
Analysis: what (what does the technique do? How, this shows…, why
Technique: use one provided by Lightup
Analysis: what (RAD = Represent, Amplify, Develop).
Context: state relevant context, link to your ideas
WOW: higher level context, link to your ideas
Writer’s Intentions: what was the writer’s aim?
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Key Character: Inspector Goole4
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Key Character: Sheila Birling6
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Key Character: Eric Birling4
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Key Character: Mr Birling8
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Key Character: Mrs Birling7
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Key Theme: Social Responsibility4
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Key Theme: Social Class4
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Key Theme: Gender Inequality5
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Key Theme: Capitalism Vs Socialism4
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Key Context5
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Key Character: Gerald3
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Key Character: Edna2
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AIC General12
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WOW IDEAS4
