Analysing non-fictional texts by https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9 Klausurvorbereitung en-us 2017-10-15 16:21:16 UTC 2017-10-15 17:26:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Analysing a non-fictional text EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197128904 Usually readers can find a number of literary figures in fictional texts, e.g. similies, metaphors, symbols or examples of personification.
Non-fictional texts mostly have less of this devices - but still authors can use different means to increase credibility, authenticity or vividness of non-fiction as well.
These means are:]]> 2017-10-15 16:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197128904 REGISTER EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197129246 Register is the choice of words employed in a non-fictional text. The reader has to ask himself, if the author used many specific terms.
To achieve a formal register, an author needs to use formal language. This means that the composer will use correct grammar and avoid any colloquial language, slang or jargon. The types of texts where you will find a formal register will be in formal speeches, scientific publications and articles of quality newspapers.
To achieve an informal register, an author needs to use informal language. This means that the composer does not need to use absolutely correct grammar and can use colloquial language and slang. Examples where you could use or see texts with an informal register might include talking to friends You should consider the purpose and audience of the text and think, 'What register would be most effective to reach my audience?']]> 2017-10-15 16:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197129246 TONE EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130452 There is sometimes confusion as to the exact meaning of tone in speaking. Here are some examples of words that you could use to describe tone (again, this list is not exhaustive):

  • Funny, serious, angry, exciting, personal, affecting, informed, knowledgeable, intelligent, interesting, engaging, conversational.
Tone works in written texts in much the same way as it does in real life. A real-life example you might have experienced is sending an email that contained a joke, but the person on the receiving end thought you were serious. In this case the responder did not understand the tone that you used.

]]> 2017-10-15 16:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130452 Sentence Structure EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130644 The sentence structure can be complex (with longer structures that include sub-clauses) or simple. The more complex the syntax is, the more likely it is that the text was written for an educated readership.]]> 2017-10-15 16:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130644 Facts EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130887 The more factual information a non-fictional text gives the more it is believable. Facts from named sources can mostly not be denied. Facts can be given in numbers, percentages or statistics.]]> 2017-10-15 16:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197130887 Expert Knowledge EnglishLK https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197131185 Often the words of experts are quoted in non-fictional texts to enhance credibility. This can be experts of any kind.
In some cases, when the texts deal with the life or career of a certain person, this person himself can be quoted. These quotes of course make the text more authentic.]]> 2017-10-15 16:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/EnglishLK/bsbn3gn8no9/wish/197131185