ATAR ENGLISH YEAR 11 SEM 1 EXAM Flashcards
Section 1 of the exam 3 unseen texts
STRUCTURE reading skills
1- Read the question first
2-Read the title
3-Work out the plot
4-Read the beginning again and mention change in the character or setting
Section one of the exam 3 unseen texts
STRUCTURE OF SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE
________ and _________ shape the idea of __________________________
Body Paragraph structure- TOPIC SENTENCE= Follow the sequence of the question, include your idea and your techniques.
CONTEXT- Brief sentence of what’s going on in the passage.
EVIDENCE X2
DECONSTRUCT THE QUOTES
LINK TO QUESTION- Similar to the topic sentence but include the main idea from our quotes.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
TONE
Describes the way a voice is delivered. Can be angry, persuasive or friendly.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
REPETITION
Repeating words, phrases or ideas
Emphasises the raiders viewpoint and capture attention.
Repeating the words ad phrases make it more memorable for the reader and potentially stuck in their head
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
ALLITERATION
Repetition of a sound at the beginning of words. Captures attention and draws the readers attention to key words.
Creates connotation and implies the interpretation of similar words.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
JUXTAPOSITION
Places two objects together and changes the meaning of words altogether.
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METAPHOR
Comparisons that describe one thing to another. Creates an image for the reader
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
PARATAXIS
Is a continuous list which allows the reader to understand the purpose of the phrases listed without the use of conjunctions.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
ANAPHORA
Repetition of a word at the beginning of phrases. Creates a particular effect on the audience.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
THIRD PERSON
LIMITED- Narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings for one character.
OMNISCENT- Narrator knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
IMAGERY
Is the picture created in your head, the sentences are described really well to have the ability to create an image.
Appeal to the 5 senses
~Visual ~Hearing ~Scent ~Touch ~Taste
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS
SIMILIES
Phrase that uses a comparison to describe. reader can visually compare two things using the words like or as.
EXPOSITORY CONVENTIONS
ANECDOTE
Allows the reader to connect on a more personal level and synthesise from their personal account from experiences.
IS A TRUE STORY- CARRIES WEIGHT WITH THE READER
EXPOSITORY CONVENTIONS
FACTS AND STATISTICS
Makes the reader feel as though the answer given is more reliable and accurate. Makes it more likely that they will agree with you
EXPOSITORY CONVENTIONS
APPEALS- TO FEAR
- HIP POCKET NERVE
- JUSTICE
APPEAL TO FEAR- makes the reader react emotionally when there’s threat to those around them.
APPEAL TO HIP POCKET NERVE- Relates to peoples concern of finances. Raise pice. Unsure of true motives.
APPEAL TO JUSTICE- engages that everyone deserves fair treatment.