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What does 'form' refer to in a text?

  • Language level
  • Purpose and features that influence the construction of a text (correct)
  • Use of figurative language
  • Sentence structure

    • Which levels of language usage can be identified?

  • Slang
  • Colloquial
  • Formal
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What are the grammatical persons in language?

  • Formal and informal
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person (correct)
  • Singular and plural
  • Present and past tense

    • What is meant by 'word choice or diction'?

    <p>It refers to the selection of words based on their emotive or factual qualities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'syntax' refer to?

    <p>Sentence structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'figurative language and sound devices'.

    <p>Literary devices like metaphor, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia that enhance text meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'icon' in textual features?

    <p>A single person, object, or image that represents complex ideas and feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'repetition' in text?

    <p>To emphasize and persuade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'contrast' refer to?

    <p>The use of opposing elements like paradoxes or juxtaposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'humour' in textual features?

    <p>It involves techniques like incongruity, parody, and irony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'visuals' in a text?

    <p>Elements like composition, angle, and lighting that impact storytelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gasps and silences' refer to?

    <p>What is not said and whose voice dominates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'alliteration'.

    <p>Repetition of consonants at the start of words in a sentence or phrase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'consonance'?

    <p>Repetition of consonants throughout a sentence or phrase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'disjunction'?

    <p>A conjunction that interrupts the rhythm of a sentence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'ellipsis'?

    <p>A dramatic pause in writing that can create tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'emotive language'?

    <p>Words that stir the reader's emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an 'exclamation'?

    <p>An exclamatory sentence that conveys high emotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'fractured or truncated sentences'?

    <p>Incomplete sentences that increase tension or urgency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'imagery'?

    <p>Vivid visuals created by words that transport the reader to a time or place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'imperative voice'?

    <p>A forceful verb at the start of a sentence or phrase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'juxtaposition'?

    <p>Layering images or scenes to create a dramatic impact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'metaphor'.

    <p>A comparison between two objects where one becomes the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'mise-en-scene'?

    <p>Elements placed in a scene by the director like lighting and props.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'modality' refer to?

    <p>The forcefulness of how words are delivered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'non-linear' narrative?

    <p>A narrative structure that is not sequential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'onomatopoeia'.

    <p>A word that echoes the sound it represents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'personification'?

    <p>Attributing human characteristics to non-human elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'perspective' mean?

    <p>A way of viewing individuals, issues, or events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'plosives consonants'?

    <p>Harsh sounds used in a sentence or phrase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'representation' in text?

    <p>How a composer conveys meaning through textual features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'setting' refer to?

    <p>The location of a story, both internal and external.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'sibilance'?

    <p>Repetition of the consonant 's'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'simile'.

    <p>A comparison between two objects using 'like' or 'as'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'symbolism'?

    <p>When an object stands for one or more ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tense' indicate in a text?

    <p>The time frame in which the events of the story occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'theme'?

    <p>The message or moral of a story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Textual Features in English

    • Form: The purpose and features of a text influence its construction, suggesting a specific structure.

    • Level of Usage of Language: Variations in language include slang, colloquial, informal, and formal styles.

    • Person: Narrative perspective can be 1st person (I, we), 2nd person (you), or 3rd person (he, she, they).

    • Word Choice or Diction: Writers employ emotive, forceful, or descriptive language to enhance persuasion, using powerful verbs like 'insist' and 'demand.'

    • Syntax - Sentence Structure: Short or truncated sentences can create urgency or tension, while compound or complex sentences often indicate a formal tone.

    • Figurative Language and Sound Devices: Includes metaphors, similes, and onomatopoeia, which intensify the impact of the text through sensory engagement.

    • Icons: Represent complex ideas and feelings through a single person, object, or image.

    • Repetition: Used for emphasis and persuasion, reinforcing key ideas through repeated words or syntactic structures.

    • Contrast: Techniques such as paradox, antithesis, and juxtaposition highlight differences and create deeper meaning.

    • Humour: Employs incongruity, parody, satire, and puns to engage readers and convey messages in an entertaining manner.

    • Visuals: Elements like composition, angle, and lighting contribute to the overall impact of the visual presentation of a text.

    • Gasps and Silences: What is left unsaid can carry significant weight, highlighting omitted voices and dominant narratives.

    • Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonants in phrases emphasizes certain words and adds a rhythm to the text.

    • Consonance: Involves repeating consonants throughout a sentence, creating a harmonious effect.

    • Disjunction: Use of conjunctions like 'but' or 'yet' interrupts the rhythm, adding dramatic effect.

    • Ellipsis: A deliberate pause that enhances tension within the narrative.

    • Emotive Language: Words crafted to evoke strong feelings in readers.

    • Exclamation: Sentences with high emotional intensity marked by exclamation points.

    • Fractured or Truncated Sentences: Incomplete sentences that reflect natural speech, increasing urgency and tension.

    • Imagery: Descriptive language that transports readers through vivid visual representations.

    • Imperative Voice: A commanding tone, initiated by forceful verbs, urging action.

    • Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting images or scenes together for dramatic effect.

    • Metaphor: A figurative comparison that deepens understanding by linking two seemingly unrelated objects.

    • Mise-en-scene: The arrangement of visual elements in a scene, including lighting, props, and actor choices.

    • Modality: The strength or force of language—high modality conveys certainty; low modality suggests gentleness.

    • Non-linear: A narrative that does not follow chronological order.

    • Onomatopoeia: Words that mimic the sounds they describe, enhancing sensory experience.

    • Personification: Assigning human traits to non-human entities for relatable storytelling.

    • Perspective: The lens through which events or characters are viewed, affecting interpretation.

    • Plosives Consonants: The use of forcefully articulated sounds that create a dynamic sonic quality.

    • Representation: How meanings are conveyed through detailed textual features, shaping reader understanding.

    • Setting: The backdrop for narratives, encompassing both internal and external locations.

    • Sibilance: A literary device involving the repetition of the 's' sound, creating a soft, hissing effect.

    • Simile: Comparisons using 'like' or 'as' to enhance descriptions.

    • Symbolism: Objects that stand for larger concepts, enriching the thematic depth.

    • Tense: Indicates the time of narrative action—present, past, or future.

    • Theme: The underlying message or moral of a story, guiding reader interpretation.

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