Meta language

Question 1

They release the report

Answer 1

Active voice - direct and clear providing objective tone

Question 2

The reports was released

Answer 2

Passive voice - indirect and detached providing subjective tone

Question 3

Her fluffy and comfy couch

Answer 3

Adjective - describing words that adds detail to make the text more interesting and can imply something positive or negative

Question 4

Sydney’s slippery slide

Answer 4

Alliteration - repetition of initial consonants which add emphasis, reinforce meaning, draws attention to key words/ideas + makes point memorable

Question 5

The elite meet and greet

Answer 5

Assonance - repetition of vowel sounds which add emphasis, reinforce meaning, draws attention to key words/ideas + makes point memorable

Question 6

Rusty the clown (compares Russell Crowe and Krusty the Clown from the Simpsons)

Answer 6

Allusion - makes a comparison between two situations to illustrate parallels, in hope that audience will draw conclusions + adds humour

Question 7

Teachers must be held accountable for students’ appalling literacy levels

Answer 7

Attack - criticises an individual or idea which belittles an opponents arguments or actions and may lend weight to the argument

Question 8

An advertisement for the Fedral Lineral Party announcing the benefits of changes to Australia’s workplace legislation

Answer 8

Bias - preference and sympathy for a particular point of view. Makes the argument appear more reasonable especially if the author has some authority

Question 9

In the final analysis

Answer 9

Cliché - an overused phrase or argument which sways the audience by appealing to something the are familiar with but may alienate more sophisticated audiences

Question 10

Who gives a toss about the Queen anyway

Answer 10

Colourful language - can provide humour, may offend some of the intended audience