OCR GCSE English Language key terms

A sentence that establishes the main idea of a paragraph, usually placed at its beginning in explanatory or argumentative writing.

Three related words, phrases or clauses arranged together to give a statement rhythm and emphasis.

A moment when the direction of events, or a character’s understanding of them, changes.

An examination text that you have not studied during the course.

The closing expression at the end of a letter, such as ‘Yours faithfully’.

A word that expresses an action, event or state.

The perspective from which events are presented, including whose perceptions and thoughts the reader can access.

Keeping information from the reader temporarily or permanently, often creating uncertainty.