Visual Texts
Language Features
Language Features
What is the term for the focal point of visual texts? It is used to draw the eye and capture attention.
Salience
What do we call the way things are placed in a picture?
Composition or layout
What is the language feature that uses vivid description to appeal to the senses?
Imagery
What are text structures?
The ways in which information is organised in different types of texts.
What is the purpose of a workplace safety poster?
To warn or inform people about dangers at work
What is the direction of a character’s eyes in a visual text called?
Gaze (It shows what they’re looking at or connects with the viewer)
What helps guide our eyes from one part of the image to another?
Vectors
What language feature compares two things using “like” or “as”?
Simile
Name some text structures that can be used layout contents of a document.
Dot points, tables, graphs, headings, subheadings etc.
What is the way an email should be structured?
Subject line, greeting, body and closing.
What do we call the positioning of the camera to suggests power relationships?
Camera Angles, Framing or Perspective
What is the foreground of an image?
The element of the image that is closest to you.
What is emotive language used for in persuasive texts?
To evoke an emotional response and influence the audience.
What is the order of a story (narrative)?
Beginning, middle, end
What language feature is used in a slogan like “Stay Alert, Don’t Get Hurt”?
Rhyme or repetition
How do symbols function in a visual text?
They represent abstract ideas or themes.
What is the purpose of framing in a visual text?
To isolate or emphasise an element.
How does repetition support meaning in written texts?
It emphasises key ideas.
What is sequencing?
Putting things in the right order
What structure do most job advertisements follow?
Job title, about the company, duties, skills needed, how to apply
How does colour help communicate mood in a visual text?
Warm or cool colours can create feelings like happiness or sadness
How is sequencing used in a visual texts?
It allows the reader to follow the order and see what is most important.
What is an anecdote and why is it used in written texts?
A short personal story used to illustrate a point or make the text more relatable.
What does cause and effect mean?
One thing happens and causes another
What visual features could be used in a work-related infographic?
Icons, headings, colours, charts to show key info clearly