Comprehending

Question 1

What are stylistic features (slunvdr)

Answer 1

• sentence length
• lexical choice
• use of language
• narrative POV
• voice and tone
• direct/ indirect speech
• rhetorical devices

Question 2

What are structural features (spnss)

Answer 2

• sentence structure
• paragraph length
• narrative structure (orientation, conflict, climax, resolution)
• sequencing of timeline/ storyline (chronological, episodic, flash back)
• sequencing of argument (cause and effect, anecdotal, use of evidence)

Question 3

What are language features (sefdit)

Answer 3

• sentence structure
• emotive language
• figurative language
• descriptive adjectives
• imagery
• tone

Question 4

Examples of figurative language (samsie)

Answer 4

• simile
• alliteration
• metaphor
• symbolism
• imagery
• euphemism