Essential definitions and fundamental terms for the IBDP Language A: Language and Literature course, covering text types, assessment, and literary analysis basics.
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Context
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The circumstances, background, or environment in which a text is written or received. Understanding context is essential for interpreting meaning, as it encompasses the author's background, historical era, and cultural setting.
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Text Type
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A category of text defined by recognizable features and conventions that shape how meaning is produced. Examples include editorials, advertisements, memoirs, and graphic novels. Identifying the text type is the first step in analysis.
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Stylistic Features
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The specific linguistic and visual tools an author uses to create meaning. These include diction (word choice), imagery, sentence structure, tone, and layout. Analyzing these helps explain *how* a text works.
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Audience
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The intended receiver or group of people for whom a text is created. Writers tailor their language, tone, and structure to suit their specific audience, whether it is a general readership, an academic committee, or a specific demographic.
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Purpose
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The specific goal or communicative aim of a text. Common purposes include to persuade, to inform, to entertain, or to instruct. Determining the purpose helps in understanding the author's choices.
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