GCSE English Language (AQA)

(;) Punctuation that can join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction; also separates list items that already contain commas.

An incomplete sentence, often just a dependent clause.

The way words, clauses, and punctuation are arranged to form sentences.

Mixing sentence types/lengths to shape pace and mood.

A change of attention (e.g., from setting to character, wide to close).

A change in emotional tone (e.g., calm to tense).

Movement across time (e.g., flashback/flashforward).

Movement to a different place or scene.

Writing technique that reveals through description or action rather than blunt statements.

Comparing one thing to another using like or as.

One independent clause; may be short or long.

A sentence with one independent clause.

An assessed presentation where students speak on a chosen topic and respond to questions from their teacher.

The organisation and order of information in a text.

Explaining how a text’s organisation creates meaning and effect.

A technique of ordering/arranging content to guide the reader.

The person, place, thing, or idea the clause is about; performs or experiences the verb.

Introduces a dependent clause and links it to a main clause (e.g., because, although, if, when, while, since, after).

A concise account of the main points, focusing on key differences or similarities.

Shows the highest/lowest degree among three or more.

Listing with repeated conjunctions (e.g., and…and…and) to affect pace or tone.

Combining information from more than one text to show comparison.