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Non-Fictional Text Analysis Example + Useful Phrases + Klausur Tips

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Non-Fictional Text Analysis Example + Useful Phrases + Klausur Tips

Chanel

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The document provides a comprehensive guide on non-fictional text analysis, covering key aspects such as structure, language analysis, and stylistic devices. It offers valuable insights for students preparing for a non-fictional text analysis klausur or seeking non-fictional text analysis examples.

Key points:

Detailed breakdown of analysis and summary structures
Extensive list of stylistic devices and their effects
Guidelines on identifying tone, register, and persuasive techniques
Useful phrases for discussing language and style in analytical writing

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Analysis
a) introductory sentence
- "Autor refers to (Haupt-)Thema using formal,
neutral, informal language and various stylistic
devices to

Useful Phrases and Writing Techniques

This page offers a wealth of useful phrases and writing techniques for non-fictional text analysis, particularly helpful for students working on a non-fictional text analysis example or preparing for a non-fictional text analysis klausur.

The page covers several key areas:

Writing about language and style:

Descriptors for language types (e.g., formal, informal, colloquial, academic)
Sentence structure descriptors (complex, simple)
Tone descriptors (serious, friendly, humorous, ironic)
Overall style descriptors (plain, condensed, vivid, pompous)

Writing about stylistic devices:

Phrases to discuss the author's use of metaphorical language and stylistic devices
Expressions to link stylistic devices to the text's message or arguments

Writing about word choice:

Phrases to describe the use of emotive language
Expressions to discuss informal or colloquial language choices
Ways to analyze positive or negative associations with specific words

The page also provides:

A list of introductory verbs (e.g., to affirm, to declare, to maintain)
Transitional phrases and conjunctions
Phrases for comparing, introducing counterarguments, refuting counterarguments, emphasizing facts, and drawing conclusions

Example: "The author employs stylistic devices to highlight the urgency of climate action, using metaphors that compare Earth to a patient in critical condition."

Highlight: The phrase "All in all, the author uses (...) in order to convince the audience of (...). To underline his intention he uses a lot of (...)" provides a excellent template for summarizing the author's techniques and intentions in a non-fictional text analysis.

Vocabulary: "Einleitungsverben" refers to introductory verbs used to present ideas or arguments in analytical writing.

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Stylistic Devices and Language Analysis

This page provides a comprehensive list of stylistic devices commonly used in non-fictional texts, along with explanations of language registers and sentence structures. This information is crucial for conducting a thorough non-fictional text analysis.

The stylistic devices covered include:

Allegory: A figurative metaphor where an object represents something else
Alliteration: Two or more consecutive words starting with the same letter
Anaphora: Repetition of one or more words at the beginning of sentences
Climax: A three-part escalation
Enumeration: A concluding list of several terms
Hyperbole: Strong exaggeration
Metaphor: Figurative comparison
Oxymoron: Two mutually exclusive terms
Paradox: Unresolvable contradiction
Parallelism: Similar sentence structure in at least two consecutive sentences
Personification: Humanization of non-human entities
Rhetorical Question: A question not requiring an answer
Simile: Juxtaposition of two terms
Symbol: A term that stands for something else in a figurative sense

The page also distinguishes between formal, neutral, and informal language registers, providing characteristics of each:

Formal language:

Uses formal expressions, foreign language, and specialized terms
Emphasizes objectivity, politeness, and complex sentences

Neutral language:

Employs common vocabulary

Informal language:

Uses informal and colloquial expressions
Features simple sentences, subjectivity, and sometimes grammatically incorrect structures

Definition: Register refers to the level of formality in language use, which can significantly impact the tone and effectiveness of a text.

Highlight: Understanding the interplay between stylistic devices and language register is crucial for a comprehensive non-fictional text analysis.

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Analysis and Summary Structure

This page outlines the essential components of a non-fictional text analysis and summary. It provides a structured approach for students to follow when examining texts.

For the analysis section, the page emphasizes:

An introductory sentence that identifies the author, main theme, language style, and standpoint
A main part that examines argument structure, language use, objectivity, author's intention, and persuasive techniques
A conclusion that recaps the text's key statements

The summary section follows a similar structure:

An introductory sentence that presents the text type, title, author, publication details, and main topic
A main part that summarizes the article's content
A conclusion that highlights important statements from the text

Highlight: The analysis structure guides students to examine arguments from least to most persuasive, considering both meaning and effect.

Example: A sample introductory sentence for analysis might be: "The author refers to climate change using formal language and various stylistic devices to argue for immediate action."

Vocabulary: "Standpunkt" refers to the author's viewpoint or stance on the topic.

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Lena, iOS Userin

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Nichts passendes dabei? Erkunde andere Fachbereiche.

Knowunity ist die #1 unter den Bildungs-Apps in fünf europäischen Ländern

Knowunity wurde bei Apple als "Featured Story" ausgezeichnet und hat die App-Store-Charts in der Kategorie Bildung in Deutschland, Italien, Polen, der Schweiz und dem Vereinigten Königreich regelmäßig angeführt. Werde noch heute Mitglied bei Knowunity und hilf Millionen von Schüler:innen auf der ganzen Welt.

Laden im

Google Play

Laden im

App Store

4.9+

Durchschnittliche App-Bewertung

13 M

Schüler:innen lieben Knowunity

#1

In Bildungs-App-Charts in 12 Ländern

950 K+

Schüler:innen haben Lernzettel hochgeladen

Immer noch nicht überzeugt? Schau dir an, was andere Schüler:innen sagen...

iOS User

Ich liebe diese App so sehr, ich benutze sie auch täglich. Ich empfehle Knowunity jedem!! Ich bin damit von einer 4 auf eine 1 gekommen :D

Philipp, iOS User

Die App ist sehr einfach und gut gestaltet. Bis jetzt habe ich immer alles gefunden, was ich gesucht habe :D

Lena, iOS Userin

Ich liebe diese App ❤️, ich benutze sie eigentlich immer, wenn ich lerne.

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Non-Fictional Text Analysis Example + Useful Phrases + Klausur Tips

Chanel

@chanelkaa

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Key points:

Detailed breakdown of analysis and summary structures
Extensive list of stylistic devices and their effects
Guidelines on identifying tone, register, and persuasive techniques
Useful phrases for discussing language and style in analytical writing

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Useful Phrases and Writing Techniques

The page covers several key areas:

Writing about language and style:

Descriptors for language types (e.g., formal, informal, colloquial, academic)
Sentence structure descriptors (complex, simple)
Tone descriptors (serious, friendly, humorous, ironic)
Overall style descriptors (plain, condensed, vivid, pompous)

Writing about stylistic devices:

Phrases to discuss the author's use of metaphorical language and stylistic devices
Expressions to link stylistic devices to the text's message or arguments

Writing about word choice:

Phrases to describe the use of emotive language
Expressions to discuss informal or colloquial language choices
Ways to analyze positive or negative associations with specific words

The page also provides:

A list of introductory verbs (e.g., to affirm, to declare, to maintain)
Transitional phrases and conjunctions
Phrases for comparing, introducing counterarguments, refuting counterarguments, emphasizing facts, and drawing conclusions

Example: "The author employs stylistic devices to highlight the urgency of climate action, using metaphors that compare Earth to a patient in critical condition."

Highlight: The phrase "All in all, the author uses (...) in order to convince the audience of (...). To underline his intention he uses a lot of (...)" provides a excellent template for summarizing the author's techniques and intentions in a non-fictional text analysis.

Vocabulary: "Einleitungsverben" refers to introductory verbs used to present ideas or arguments in analytical writing.

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Stylistic Devices and Language Analysis

The stylistic devices covered include:

Allegory: A figurative metaphor where an object represents something else
Alliteration: Two or more consecutive words starting with the same letter
Anaphora: Repetition of one or more words at the beginning of sentences
Climax: A three-part escalation
Enumeration: A concluding list of several terms
Hyperbole: Strong exaggeration
Metaphor: Figurative comparison
Oxymoron: Two mutually exclusive terms
Paradox: Unresolvable contradiction
Parallelism: Similar sentence structure in at least two consecutive sentences
Personification: Humanization of non-human entities
Rhetorical Question: A question not requiring an answer
Simile: Juxtaposition of two terms
Symbol: A term that stands for something else in a figurative sense

The page also distinguishes between formal, neutral, and informal language registers, providing characteristics of each:

Formal language:

Uses formal expressions, foreign language, and specialized terms
Emphasizes objectivity, politeness, and complex sentences

Neutral language:

Employs common vocabulary

Informal language:

Uses informal and colloquial expressions
Features simple sentences, subjectivity, and sometimes grammatically incorrect structures

Definition: Register refers to the level of formality in language use, which can significantly impact the tone and effectiveness of a text.

Highlight: Understanding the interplay between stylistic devices and language register is crucial for a comprehensive non-fictional text analysis.

Melde dich an, um den Inhalt freizuschalten. Es ist kostenlos!

Sofortiger Zugang zu 13.000+ Lernzetteln

Vernetze dich mit 13M+ Lernenden wie dich

Verbessere deine Noten

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Analysis and Summary Structure

This page outlines the essential components of a non-fictional text analysis and summary. It provides a structured approach for students to follow when examining texts.

For the analysis section, the page emphasizes:

An introductory sentence that identifies the author, main theme, language style, and standpoint
A main part that examines argument structure, language use, objectivity, author's intention, and persuasive techniques
A conclusion that recaps the text's key statements

The summary section follows a similar structure:

An introductory sentence that presents the text type, title, author, publication details, and main topic
A main part that summarizes the article's content
A conclusion that highlights important statements from the text

Highlight: The analysis structure guides students to examine arguments from least to most persuasive, considering both meaning and effect.

Example: A sample introductory sentence for analysis might be: "The author refers to climate change using formal language and various stylistic devices to argue for immediate action."