Meaning & use
textual elements
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Meaning
nounpluraltechnical
The individual features that make up a written or spoken text, such as word choice, sentence structure, imagery, and tone.
Grammar: Always plural; use plural verbs, e.g. 'The textual elements are important.'
Patterns
- the textual elements of something
- analyze textual elements
- identify textual elements
In her essay, she analyzed the textual elements of the novel, focusing on metaphor and repetition.
The teacher asked students to identify the textual elements that create a sense of suspense.
Different textual elements like dialogue and description work together to build the story's atmosphere.
Common combinations
- key textual elements
- The key textual elements include setting, character, and point of view.
- analyze textual elements
- Students will learn to analyze textual elements in poetry.
- identify textual elements
- Can you identify the textual elements that make this argument persuasive?
Synonyms and how they differ
- literary devices
- This term is more specific and refers to techniques like metaphor or irony, while 'textual elements' is broader and includes basic features like vocabulary and sentence length.
- features
- A general word that can refer to any characteristic; 'textual elements' is more precise and used in academic contexts.
Word family
Practice
Which sentence uses 'textual elements' correctly?
Choose one answer.
The correct answer is B because 'textual elements' refers to features of a text, like rhyme and imagery. An is wrong because paintings are not texts. C and D are nonsense because 'textual elements' are not physical objects.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “textual elements”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.