Applying graphology, phonology, lexis and semantics. How to comment on meanings i.e. Assessment Objective 3.

Applying Frameworks and Assessment Objective Three


Steps to analysing a text:

1) GMAP -Genre, Mode, Audiences, Purposes.
2)Mode features
3)List the main idea in the text.
4) Find four or five other specific topics/ideas/attitudes and opinions in the text
5) Find two quotes that shows each of the points identified in four.
6)Identify the linguistic device used in the quotes.
7) Comment on how each feature shows four and develop your explanation.

Whenever you analyse a text, identify the main idea and the subtopics/specific attitudes of the writers and how they show their authority to the audience. Also identify how the writer aims to shape the reader's response.

As we have covered three frameworks: graphology, phonology, lexis and semantics, here is a step by step guide for analysing texts with a specific focus on Assessment Objective 3: how to talk about meaning? how to talk about the writer's attitudes and influences on the text? How the writer shapes the reader's response.

Link the above the terminology to the mode features.

Have a look at this PowerPoint to help you:

Analysing meanings. from kparuk