Page 2: Narrative Techniques and Text Types

This page delves deeper into narrative techniques, characterization methods, and different types of non-fictional texts.

Narrative Techniques

• First-person narrator: Draws reader in, offers limited point of view.
• Third-person narrator: Can be omniscient or limited.

Characterization Methods

• Direct characterization: Explicitly states character traits.
• Indirect characterization: Reveals character through actions, thoughts, and speech.

Definition: Atmosphere - The mood or feeling evoked by the text, e.g., alarming, cheerful, depressing.

Types of Non-Fictional Texts

• News article: Focuses on factual information.
• Feature article: Provides wider context and may include author's opinion.
• Opinion piece: Clearly expresses the author's view on an issue.

Highlight: The guide stresses the importance of identifying the text type for proper analysis.

Analysis Structure for Non-Fictional Texts

1. Introduction: Identify the text type, author's main purpose, and key argumentative strategies.
2. Body: Analyze the line of argument, structure, and rhetorical devices.
3. Conclusion: Summarize main findings.

Page 3: Language Help for Text Analysis

This page provides specific language assistance for analyzing argumentative and linguistic elements in texts.

Argumentative Analysis Phrases

• "The speaker starts off with..."
• "He/she continues by expanding his/her arguments on..."
• "About halfway through the speech/article, he/she appeals to the audience by..."

Example: "The author backs up his argument by presenting statistics on climate change."

Linguistic Analysis Phrases

• "The function/aim/purpose of... is to..."
• "The speaker/author makes use of... in order to..."
• "By using a [device], the speaker tries/hopes/aims to achieve..."

Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of explaining the function and effect of linguistic devices.

Vocabulary: Rhetorical device - A technique used in writing or speech to persuade or create an effect on the audience.

This comprehensive guide serves as an excellent resource for students preparing for the Englisch Abitur, particularly in NRW. It covers essential aspects of fictional text analysis and provides valuable tools for examining both literary and non-literary texts.