Reflection 2

This reflection will evaluate the use of language in each of your 3 pieces, and then explain how
the writer uses words to communicate. Use the table below to assist you with analyzing the use
of language in your pieces.

Features Piece 1 Piece 2 Piece 3

Is the piece argumentative,

persuasive, expository, literary or
a visual extract?

What is the purpose of the piece?

Why do you think this piece was
written?

What is the tone of the piece?

Give at least 3 examples of words
from the piece to support this

What is the mood of the piece?

Give at least 3 examples of words
from the piece to support this

Who is the target audience for the

piece? Who do you think the
writer intended to read this piece?
Why do you think so?

What kind of diction is used in the

piece? How does the diction affect
you understanding the piece? Is
the diction suitable for the target
audience?

Is there any use of literary devices

in the piece? What effect does the
device have on the piece? Does
the device help in understanding
the piece?

If your piece is an image what can

you tell about the piece based on
the facial expression, body
language or caption?