Page 2: Stylistic Devices and Advanced Writing Techniques

This page delves deeper into stylistic devices and advanced writing techniques essential for non-fictional text analysis. It provides a comprehensive list of stylistic devices along with their German translations, helping students identify and analyze these elements in texts.

The page includes a variety of stylistic devices, such as alliteration, anaphora, antithesis, enumeration, hyperbole, irony, parallelism, personification, rhetorical questions, and metaphors. Each device is briefly explained, enhancing students' understanding of stylistic devices in English.

Definition: Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words, often used to create a memorable effect in writing.

The guide also offers advanced phrases for comparing and contrasting ideas, drawing conclusions, and expressing personal opinions. These phrases are invaluable for students learning how to structure their analysis and evaluation of non-fictional texts.

Quote: "After having balanced the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that..." is a useful phrase for concluding an evaluation.

The final section of the page explains the functions of various stylistic devices, such as drawing attention, emphasizing important aspects, producing effective contrasts, and making language more vivid. This information helps students understand the purpose behind an author's use of specific devices in non-fictional text examples.

Highlight: Understanding the function of stylistic devices is crucial for a comprehensive analysis of non-fictional texts.

Page 1: Essential Components of Non-Fictional Text Analysis

This page outlines the key elements of non-fictional text analysis, providing a structured approach for students to follow. The content is divided into four main sections: Summary, Analysis, Evaluation, and Useful Phrases.

The Summary section emphasizes the importance of an introductory sentence that includes the title, author, date of publication, source, and topic. It advises using present tense and focusing on major aspects, summarizing paragraph by paragraph.

For the Analysis section, the guide stresses the need for an introduction that refers to the task at hand. The main body should introduce each aspect, quote relevant parts, and explain their significance using connective words.

Highlight: The guide emphasizes the importance of summarizing main results and referring back to the thesis in the introduction.

The Evaluation section encourages students to comment on the text without using quotes or personal opinions. It suggests recreating the text's key points and using specific phrases to discuss the author's claims.

Vocabulary: Non-fictional text types include speeches, articles, and essays, which require different analytical approaches.

Useful phrases are provided to help students describe the effect of stylistic devices and the author's intentions. These phrases are crucial for developing a strong non-fictional text analysis.

Example: "This particular choice of words underlines his view on..." is a useful phrase for analyzing the author's language.