Transforming Texts

by Shaun O'Toole

Overview

Transforming Texts:

• considers why language changes, and how we transform it
• covers the key factors we need to take into account when transforming texts, including audience, register, mode, historical period, source and genre
• explores a wide variety of texts from a range of genres and periods, from Macbeth and Sense and Sensibility to Fever Pitch and The Bill
• offers a step-by-step guide to re-writing text; can be used as both a course text and a revision tool.

Written by an experienced teacher, author and AS and A2 examiner, Transforming Texts is an essential resource for all students of AS and A2 level English Language and English Language and Literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134448739
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/02/2004
Series:	Routledge A Level English Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	110
File size:	754 KB
Age Range:	17 - 18 Years

About the Author

Shaun O'Toole is a Chief Examiner for English Language A level.

Table of Contents

Preface  1. Language the Social Chameleon  2. Transforming Texts for Different Audiences and Purposes  3. Changing Modes: Transforming Speech and Writing  4. Transforming texts from Different Times  5. Transforming Literary Genre  6. Using Sources and Combining Texts  Suggested Answers to Exercises.  Glossary

Editorial Reviews

'Shaun O'Toole's text is a gift ... this should be a comfort to teachers everywhere.' - EnglishDramaMedia

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