English Summer Work Anthology Revision Sheets Will Clarke 11C
Text 1 - Touching the Void
Background - Two climbers go in the Andes when one of them has a terrible accident. This is an extract taken from both of their accounts.
Language Analysis
Joe | Simon |
Vivid and panicky descriptions give the reader imagery | From his description, we can tell that he is much more under control and calm throughout this situation. |
He uses lots of personal feelings and emotions to make the reader feel involved. | 'My immediate thought came to me without any emotion'. Shows that he is a lot less emotional and care free. |
He uses a lot of adjectives to show the reader all of his feelings and ideas | Lots of adjectives to make the reader feel involved. |
Uses lots of emotive language to show confusion and pain. | 'He looked Pathetic'. Shows that he is very quick to decisions and judgemental. |
Structure Analysis
Joe | Simon |
Lots of short, sharp sentences give the reader a sense of tension and make them want to read on. | Uses lots of long sentences to show thought processes and ideas running through his mind. |
The beginning of each paragraph is either used to develop a point or start a new one | Dramatic first sentence used to involve the reader. |
The first sentence throws the reader straight into the action and makes them instantly involved and inquisitive as to what happens. | Gives a shorter description which overall shows that he doesn't have as much to say or he doesn't want to say it. |
Use of long sentences is rare which shows that he isn't thinking much |
Overall, Simon makes his description sound like the ordeal was no big deal but still manages to keep the reader involved and wanting to read it.
Joe makes...