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In the first section of the National 5 Critical Reading assessment, you will be asked to:

• read an extract from a Scottish text you have previously studied
• answer questions about your chosen text

This section is worth 20 marks.

What does 'language' mean?

In the Critical Reading assessment, language is a term used to cover a broad range of literary techniques, including:

• word choice
• imagery
• sentence structure
• tone

Why does a writer use language techniques?

A writer may use a variety of language techniques to:

• create a particular mood or atmosphere
• suggest deeper ideas
• make a setting or a character more memorable and interesting to imagine

In this guide you can find out:

• How to identify features of language and literary devices
• How to analyse different features in the Critical Reading assessment

This resource is suitable for Critical Reading for National 5 English revision.