Dear Mrs Dunkley
Identify the text type of Helen Garner's writing.
Discursive, elements of imaginative
What text type did Cole create?
Imaginative
Identify the text type that best describes this text.
Identify the type of writing that Steve Job's speech could best be describe as.
What are the four types of writing that are listed in the NSW Syllabus under 'Creative Writing'?
You need all of them for the points.
Imaginative, Persuasive, Discursive, Informative
This technique has been used consistently by Helen Garner throughout her letter, such as when she says "You were very thin, with short black hair and hands that trembled."
Sensory Imagery
Which visual technique does Cole use most consistently in her short story?
What extended metaphor does Lesson use in reference to his pen?
Compared to a lover
What technique is being referenced in the following quote:
"Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That’s it. No big deal. Just three stories."
Anecdote
What is foreshadowing?
A literary technique in which an author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.
"Close up, you emitted a faint and terrifying odour: a medicinal sort of perfume. On your lapel twinkled a sinister marcasite brooch."
Describe the impact of the adjectives from the above quote.
- All negative, clinical.
- Creates a downtrodden, unpleasant image of the woman.
Describe the symbolism of the following quote:
"He knows he cuts an odd figure amid the sandstone ruins of century-old graves, stooping to read and epitaph or to pull out some weeds."
- Sandstone, century old graves, uniformity in death compared to the distinctions people draw against him in life.
"May the ball in your ball point roll ‘cause that’s the point of the ball
And if we can’t make our points then what’s the point of it all?"
Describe the impact of the monosyllabic terms in the above quote.
- Aesthetic, creates a nice flow.
- Emphasises repetition of 'point', allows audience to understand importance of writing.
Describe the impact of the tricolon in the following quote:
In reference to choosing Sans Seriff font type:
"It was beautiful, historical, artistically subtle in a way that science can’t capture, and I found it fascinating."
Emphasises the artistic nature of his decision, indicates that it was an active decision.
What is the purpose of an outline in the writing process?
To help organise ideas and create a structure for the writing.
Identify one technique and impact of the technique from the quote below:
"You looked at me for a long moment – a slow, careful, serious look."
- Parataxis
- Causes the audience to pause and reflect on the moment.
Identify and describe the impact of a technique from the quote below:
"As he closes the front door he looks back towards the cemetery gates. The sky has darkened, before too long the sun will set."
- Teacher's discretion
What is the purpose of having the final stanza or the poem directly reflect the first stanza of the poem?
Cyclical Structure, replicates writing process
Why does Steve Jobs use fairly simple language throughout his speech?
More relatable, indicates power of his message in that it can speak for itself.
How does an author use flashback as a narrative technique, and what effect does it have on the reader's understanding of the story?
Flashback is a literary technique in which an author interrupts the present action of the story to show events that occurred in the past. This can help to provide context or backstory for the main narrative, or to reveal key details about the characters or plot. The effect on the reader's understanding of the story can be to deepen their understanding of the characters' motivations or past experiences, or to create suspense or tension by withholding important information until later in the story.
What is the central idea and purpose in writing this letter?
- Dunkley had multiple aspects to her, not just the ones that were known to the author. We can only know the part of the person they show us, and we will never truly know all parts of the person.
Describe what beliefs and ideas have been explored in this text?
- Fragmented nature of memory.
- Uniformity in death, divergence in life.
- Fundamental beauty of nature.
"And may writing your lines
Be the way that you pray"
Describe the significance of the spiritual language used in the above quote.
- Writing is spiritual, a process, about healing and being involved.
- Not meant to be just under-taken, but actively pursued and thought about.
- Act of connection
Outline the impact of Jobs' battle with cancer on his delivery of speech's central message.
- Central message is that life should be worthwhile, and if you're not doing something worthwhile to you then you're wasting it.
- Makes points about 'last day on earth' in the mirror, highly relates to the message.
Outline the purpose behind 'reflective writing'.
- Reflective writing is a type of writing that involves thinking deeply and critically about one's experiences, beliefs, and values. - It can help writers to identify their strengths and weaknesses as writers, to develop a more nuanced understanding of themselves and others, and to explore new ideas and perspectives.
- Such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-awareness.
- Valuable tool for personal growth and development.