This revision guide contains all the key terminology, concepts, methods, ideas and theorists you will need to achieve an A* grade at A Level in English Language for the Language Variation paper (Paper 1).
It includes a breakdown of each section of the paper, highlighting the key elements against ...
Section A - Individual Variation:
One question on two unseen 21st century linked texts/data (30 marks).
INDIVIDUAL VARIATION
AO1: Critical application of methods of language analysis with sustained
examples. Uses sophisticated structure and expression with appropriate
register and style, including use of appropriate terminology.
LINGUISTIC LEVELS
EXAMPLES
KEY TERMINOLOGY
AO2: Evaluative application of a wide range of concepts and issues to the
data.
LANGUAGE THEORIES
CONCEPTS: e.g. Politeness principles etc.
INFLUENCE OF THE MODE – spoken/ written etc.
AO3: Critically examines relevant links to contextual factors and language
features. Evaluates construction of meaning in data.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL AND CONTEXTUAL FACTORS (MODE/ FIELD/
FUNCTION/ TENOR)
KEY LINGUISTIC TERMINOLOGY
AO4: Evaluates connections across the data. Critically applies theories,
concepts and methods to data.
RECURRING THEMES/ PATTERNS/ LINKS/ COMPARISONS
LANGUAGE THEORIES
CONCEPTS
METHODS – APPLYING LANGUAGE = IMPLICATURE AND EFFECT
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