Text Analysis
Text analysis involves closely examining how a text is constructed — its language, structure, and purpose — to understand its meaning and effects.
What You Need to Know
Key Concept Diagram
Purpose describes why a text was created: to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe
Audience is the intended group of readers; writers make choices based on who will read the text
Structure refers to how a text is organised (e.g. introduction, body, conclusion or problem and solution)
Language choices including vocabulary, tone, and sentence type all work together to create meaning
Key Vocabulary
Purpose
The reason a text was written (e.g. to inform, persuade, or entertain)
Audience
The group of people a text is written for
Tone
The attitude or feeling a writer conveys through their word choices (e.g. serious, humorous)
Structure
The way a text is organised and sequenced to achieve its purpose
Knowledge Check
Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.
Question 1
A text explains how volcanoes form, with diagrams and technical terms. What is its most likely purpose?
Question 2
An advertisement uses bright colours, exclamation marks, and the phrase "Buy now!" What technique is this text using?
Question 3
Which element of a text shows WHO it was written for?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●Purpose describes why a text was created: to inform, persuade, entertain, or describe
- ●Audience is the intended group of readers; writers make choices based on who will read the text
- ●Structure refers to how a text is organised (e.g. introduction, body, conclusion or problem and solution)
- ●Language choices including vocabulary, tone, and sentence type all work together to create meaning