Answering Techniques

Question 1

Diction

Answer 1

‘quote’ gives connotation of (adj) and (adj) / define the word suggest that (link back to question)

Question 2

Diction in the title

Answer 2

diction in the title encourages me to approach the text in a (adj) and (adj) way because (reason)

‘quote from the title’ suggests that (what the text might be about and link back to adjs)

Question 3

Attitude

Answer 3

the authors attitude towards … is (adj) and (adj) because

1. the author speaks about .. in an unflattering light
2. the author speaks highly about …

‘quote’ suggest that (explain quite and link back)

Question 4

Postioning

Answer 4

the author positions (me towards) … in an (adj) and (adj) way because (reason)

‘quote’ suggest that (explain and link back)

Question 5

Tone

Answer 5

the tone is (adj) and (adj) because (reason)

‘quote’ suggest that (explain and link back to the tone)

Question 6

Visual clues

Answer 6

(describe key image) in the cartoon suggests that (explain the image and main message)

Question 7

Verbal clues

Answer 7

‘quote’ shows us that (explain quote and main msg)

Question 8

Hyperbole : definiton

Answer 8

Hyperbole is a deliberate over-exaggeration emphasising an extreme action/quality/emotion.

Question 9

Hyperbole : answering technique

Answer 9

‘quote’ is an example of hyperbole as it is an exaggerated way of emphasising the extreme (action/quality/emotion of…)

Question 10

Pun : defintion

Answer 10

The pun is a humorous play on words of the same sound but displaying tow or more different meanings.

Question 11

Pun : answering technique

Answer 11

The pun occurs of the word/s …
The first meaning of the words is …
The second meaning of the words is …
This is effective as it is emphasising … (main msg)

Question 12

Irony : defintion

Answer 12

Irony is when the opposite/unexpected/ contradictory pf what you would expect occurs.

Question 13

Irony : answering technique

Answer 13

one would expect … to occur. however, the opposite occurs when …

Question 14

Satire : defintion

Answer 14

satire is a witty and intelligent form of humour that involves mockery. beneath the humour lies serious intention. it is didactic meaning it teaches us a moral/ lesson and seeks a change.

Question 15

Satire : answering technique

Answer 15

1. identify target and flaw
2. visual clue + analyse
3. verbal clue + analyse
4. identify moral, lesson or change