Comparing media texts

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Alright fellas

I got my GCSE English re-take tomorrow so I've been doing some revision on past test papers (Damn AQA for not publishing paper 1). I feel I've got a good grasp of the poetry and media texts but one aspect of the exam is troubling me a bit.

How shall I properly approach comparing texts? I know comparing something is simply stating similarities and differences but perhaps someone with experience (An AS English student ideally) with comparing media texts could elaborate?

I did actually talk to my English teacher today but completely forgot to ask him about this specifically so I do apologise, I know I should be asking him this. I know this is a really boring thread but I'd so appreciate some opinions on this.

Cheers :)
 

Takhisis

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daz said:
Remember to back up absolutely every point you make with a quote. :o
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Or two quotes highlighting what it is you are pointing out/comparing/differences/etc

Remember to relate and refer back to the initial question.

Erm...its been too long since I did this stuff :o My brain doesn't want to work - sorry :o
 

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I'm aware of using quotes to back-up a point.

Why the rolling eyes smiley?

Edit

Thanks Takhisis, pointers like that are handy.

By the way good luck everyone!
 

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I'm an A2 EngLang student.

Might wanna compare:

* graphology (fonts, how it's laid out)
* lexis (words used)
* register (formal or informal)
* grammar (self-explanatory)
* pragmatics (hidden meanings)
* discourse (how the text is structured)

Good luck :)
 
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