Unit 3: Studying written language

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  • Unit 3: Studying written language

    • Answering questions on the study of written language - CCEA

      Sample questions and answers, exemplar analysis and guidance on how to respond effectively to prose, poetry and literary extracts in your Unit 3 controlled assessment.

    • Setting - CCEA

      Understand the use of setting in literary texts – how time, place, atmosphere and historical context shape meaning and enhance themes.

    • Themes - CCEA

      How writers use motifs, contrasting ideas and language choices to develop deeper meanings and explore ideas like power, love and conflict.

    • Characterisation and narrative voice - CCEA

      Understand how writers use language, contrasts and viewpoint to shape personalities, perspective and the reader’s response.

    • Language and structure - CCEA

      How writers use language and structure in fiction, exploring literary techniques, word choices, motifs and narrative organisation to understand meaning, mood and impact.

    • Annotating texts - CCEA

      Learn how to annotate texts effectively by identifying key language features, structure, themes and character details to improve analysis.

    • Responding to a literary text - CCEA

      Respond effectively to literary texts by analysing language and structure, embedding concise quotations, comparing extracts and writing clear, well‑focused answers.

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