Communicative Strategies and Vocabulary for Text Analysis

This page provides a comprehensive list of communicative strategies and useful vocabulary for analyzing non-fictional texts.

Intention

When stating the author's intention, use phrases like:

• To inform readers about...
• To give a balanced account of...
• To persuade readers of a view...
• To raise awareness for/against...

Communicative Strategies

Some key strategies include:

• Using personal pronouns
• Directly addressing the reader
• Asking rhetorical questions
• Using formal/informal/colloquial register
• Employing specific word choices (e.g., adjectives with positive/negative connotations)
• Presenting facts and statistics
• Quoting experts
• Including personal stories and anecdotes

Vocabulary: Colloquial register refers to informal language used in everyday conversation.

Effect on the Reader

Strategies can have various effects, such as:

• Establishing a relationship with the reader
• Involving the reader
• Evoking positive/negative associations
• Emphasizing a point
• Making an issue appear urgent
• Adding validity to an argument

Example: Using personal pronouns can help establish a relationship with the reader, making the text more engaging and relatable.

Highlight: Understanding these strategies is crucial for a comprehensive textanalyse beispiel (text analysis example).

Conclusion and Letter to the Editor

This page covers how to write a conclusion for a text analysis and provides a structure for writing a letter to the editor in response to an article.

Conclusion for Text Analysis

The conclusion should summarize the overall effect of the communicative strategies on the reader. For example:

"All in all, it can be stated that adult readers are informed about the matter and, based on that, they will be able to understand the younger generation and their communication behavior better."

Letter to the Editor Structure

1. Introduction

   • Include a formal salutation (e.g., "Sir/Madam,")
   • Reference the article you're responding to
   • State your position (agree/disagree)

2. Main Part

   • Provide a concise account of the writer's main arguments
   • Express agreement or disagreement
   • Support your own argument with evidence
   • Explain why you share or oppose the author's point of view

3. Conclusion

   • Summarize your main points
   • End with a call to action or final thought

Example: "In conclusion, I hope you will draw attention to..."

Highlight: When writing a letter to the editor, it's important to maintain a respectful tone even when disagreeing with the author's viewpoint.

Mediation Exercise

This page contains a brief mediation exercise, likely intended to practice translating or summarizing information from one language to another.

The exercise appears to be a letter beginning with "Dear John," but no further details are provided.

Highlight: Mediation exercises are crucial for developing language skills and understanding how to convey information across different contexts or languages.

Vocabulary: Mediation in language learning refers to the process of facilitating communication between people who are unable to communicate directly.

Analysis Article Structure

This page outlines the key components of an analysis article, focusing on how to write an effective introduction and main body.

Introduction

The introduction should include:

• Bibliographical information (title, author, text type, publication date)
• Topic of the text
• An expressive verb to introduce the topic

For example: "The feature article '[Title]' by [Author] was published on [Date] in [Publication]. It critically examines the impact of digital communication on young people's lives and development."

Main Body

The main body should:

• Focus on main ideas and their connections
• Have a clear structure
• Summarize each paragraph in 1-3 sentences

Example: "At the beginning, it is stated that the majority..."

Analysis of Communicative Strategies

When analyzing communicative strategies:

1. Identify the strategy
2. Explain it with a specific example or quote
3. Point out its effect on the reader

Example: "In lines 1-9, the author quotes three teenagers who share their personal experiences and opinions about using mobile phones to communicate. When 16-year-old Philippa says she could 'rather give up a kidney than [her] phone' (line 1), it becomes clear that mobile phones play a vital role in teenagers' lives. This shocking statement makes the adult reader want to understand why teenagers seem addicted to their phones."

Highlight: The document emphasizes the importance of analyzing how authors use communicative strategies to present their views on teenagers' use of technology.