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- Subject: English
- AS: 91099
- Level: 2
- Credits: 4
- Internal
Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Terminology
Here are explanations for terminology used in the achievement criteria for this achievement standard. They are grouped by level of achievement.
On this page: Achievement | Achievement with Merit | Achievement with Excellence
Achievement
Analyse means to break down and thoroughly examine the parts of a text in order to understand how and why the author or director has used language and crafting to communicate ideas. By using analysis you can discuss aspects such as characterisation, theme, and plot development and evaluate the effectiveness of the specific aspect.
Specified aspects looks at how the writer or director has crafted and shaped the text for a particular purpose and audience. Consider aspects such as structure, method of narration, sound features (such as music, sound effects, dialogue), oral features (such as tone, expression, pace, stress, volume) and visual features (such as cinematography, camera work, editing, production design, lighting, props, costume, colour) and could include discussion of aspects such as theme(s), characterisation, setting, context (social, political, or historical), and positioning of the audience. A particular feature of the text will be identified and stated in the question and your answer must focus on this.
Features are the techniques that a writer or director has used to add meaning and interest to their work.
Supported by evidence means using accurate and relevant details, quotations, statements of events, and discussion in order to answer the question in depth.
Achievement with Merit
Convincingly means to be confident with the content, structure and style of writing you use. Your essay could develop a reasoned and convincing argument or interpretation by being accurate, very detailed, precise, or persuasive.
Supported by evidence means using accurate and relevant details, quotations, statements of events, and discussion of characters and their characterisation in order to answer the question in depth.
Achievement with Excellence
Perceptively means you are able to make unique, insightful observations that are meaningful, relevant, and significant about a text. A mature response to the text will allow you to make conclusions about the wider meaning of the themes and character development in the text and show an understanding of the writer or director's intended purpose.
Supported by evidence means combining accurate and relevant details, quotations, analysis and evaluation of aspects of the text in order to answer the question in depth and with insight.
