IGCSE Practice: Analysis of language
In the Language Class, we did a couple of mocks as to be prepared for the IGCSE exams. We paracticed different ways and methods of writing as to be fully able to develop any kind of writing the examiners could ask us to write. Here I leave you an example of an analysis of words we wrote. Re-read the descriptions of: (a) Elsie Clinch in paragraph 3, beginning with 'Elsie Clinch stomped ...' (b) the road in paragraph 8, beginning with 'Eventually , the plains gave away...' Select words and phrases from these descriptions, and explain how the writer has created effects by using this language Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer. In many cases the author uses words such as "leather boots" and "imperiously" in order to create the image of a strong fighting woman that represents Elsie Clinch. He portrays her "wildly gesticulating" as to show her ability to argue and defend her ideals. She is shown as a dec...