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Analysing the writer's use of language

In this lesson, we will be looking more closely at a passage from Christopher Ondaatje's 'Journey to the Source of the Nile' and examining the writer's methods. We will look at how to respond to an analysis question; we will identify the focus of the question, select relevant 'rich' evidence and think about the importance of linking our selections. We will then look at a writing frame to support us in writing up our ideas before checking our responses and assessing our progress against a model answer.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The extract is set on the banks of which Lake?

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Q2.What city did Ondaatje travel to?

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Q3.Before he sets out on the ferry crossing, Ondaatje is staying in ________________?

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Q4.Which of the 4 Conflicts is presented in the extract?

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Q5.Apart from being an 'adventurer,' what job does Ondaatje do?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The extract is set on the banks of which Lake?

1/5

Q2.What city did Ondaatje travel to?

2/5

Q3.Before he sets out on the ferry crossing, Ondaatje is staying in ________________?

3/5

Q4.Which of the 4 Conflicts is presented in the extract?

4/5

Q5.Apart from being an 'adventurer,' what job does Ondaatje do?

5/5

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Analysing the writer's use of language

Journey to the source of the Nile - Christopher Ondaatje

Q1.Which of the following pronouns is used to create a feeling of consensus between reader and writer?

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Q2.Which language technique is being described? "When a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of clauses or sentences that follow each other."

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Q3.Which type of listing uses a conjunction to connect items?

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Q4.Which one of the following is not an example of a figurative language technique?

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Q5.What is the most important skill to remember when responding to a question about language use?

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Analysing the writer's use of language

Journey to the source of the Nile - Christopher Ondaatje

Q1.Which of the following pronouns is used to create a feeling of consensus between reader and writer?

1/5

Q2.Which language technique is being described? "When a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of clauses or sentences that follow each other."

2/5

Q3.Which type of listing uses a conjunction to connect items?

3/5

Q4.Which one of the following is not an example of a figurative language technique?

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Q5.What is the most important skill to remember when responding to a question about language use?

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