Critical reading

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  • Critical reading

    • How to investigate language in fiction texts

      Metaphors, symbolism and vocabulary are deliberate choices made by a writer. Learn how to investigate language in fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

    • How to investigate structure in fiction texts

      The structure of a narrative, whether linear or non-linear, shapes the reader's response to it. Learn how to investigate structure in fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

    • How to compare fiction texts

      Stories are made distinct through their settings, genres, characters and use of language. Learn how to compare fiction texts with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.

    • How to use evidence from a text

      You can use direct quotations to make your point about a piece of writing. Learn how to use evidence from a text with BBC Bitesize KS3 English.