The commentary must be concise and succinct
- Write between 150 – 250 words
- The commentary must be clearly structured with
- an introduction that identifies the recast text audience, purpose[s], gene, context,
narrative voice and attitude to the subject
- main paragraphs in which you select two or three key features highlighted above and answer
the question, ‘What are the main
language choices you have made in the recast text that communicates to
the specified audience, the main purposes, topic and attitude to the
topic? Make references to the genre, narrative voice and contexts
where appropriate.
- Main paragraphs must identify key language and
literary features, quote brief examples and comment specifically on the
effect on the specified audience.
- The commentary must use a range of analytical
frameworks including – grammar, lexis, register, syntax, phonology,
imagery, rhetoric
- Use relevant and appropriate terminology
- Aim to make a reference to a language or literary term every 2 or 3 lines
