Reading to Write
What are the two broad categories of conflict studied in this unit?
Internal and external conflict.
Name ONE type of travel studied during On the Road.
Survival, forced, cultural or tourist travel.
What feature film did we study in The Big Screen?
The Dark Knight
What technique compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What does the T in TEEEC stand for?
Thesis
What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own thoughts, emotions or decisions?
Person vs self / internal conflict.
What novel did we study during this unit?
A Long Walk to Water.
Name the TWO short horror films we compared.
Alma and The Smiling Man
What technique involves repeating a word, phrase, image or idea?
Repetition
When using a quote or example in analytical writing, what should you do after giving the evidence?
Explain/analyse what it shows and how it creates meaning.
Name THREE persuasive techniques you could use to influence an audience.
Any three of: rhetorical questions, emotive language, repetition, high modality, inclusive language, ethos, pathos or logos.
Who are the two main characters whose stories are told in A Long Walk to Water?
Salva and Nya.
Name THREE cinematic techniques filmmakers can use to influence an audience.
Any three of: camera shots, camera angles, lighting, sound, music, editing, colour, costume, setting/mise-en-scène, props
What is high modality? Give an example.
Language that expresses certainty or strong obligation, e.g. must, definitely, will, cannot.
What THREE things should you think about when analysing how a text has been constructed?
Audience, purpose and context.
What is the difference between informative writing and persuasive writing?
Informative writing explains or provides factual information, while persuasive writing aims to convince the audience of a particular viewpoint.
Give THREE things that should be included when planning a travel itinerary.
Any three of: timeframes, costings/budget, locations, transport/travel arrangements, activities, accommodation, landmarks or descriptions.
In The Dark Knight, what does the Joker try to prove through his repeated social experiments?
That ordinary people can be corrupted or pushed towards selfishness, violence or chaos when placed under enough pressure.
What is the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound?
Diegetic sound exists within the world of the film and can be heard by the characters; non-diegetic sound is added for the audience, such as a film score.
Improve this weak analytical sentence:
"The director uses lighting and it makes the scene scary."
The director uses low-key lighting to create a threatening atmosphere, positioning the audience to anticipate danger.
Name the FOUR main forms of writing practised during Reading to Write and explain the purpose of each.
Informative – to inform/explain
persuasive – to convince
analytical - to analyse how meaning is created
imaginative – to entertain/engage/create a narrative.
Explain the difference between forced travel and tourist travel.
Forced travel occurs when someone has little or no choice about leaving or relocating, often because of conflict or danger. Tourist travel is generally voluntary and undertaken for recreation or experiences.
Explain ONE major theme explored in The Dark Knight and give an example from the film.
Answers could include justice vs corruption, loss/love, morality/human nature, chaos vs order, good vs evil, with appropriate evidence from the film.
A director uses a close-up of a character's frightened face while tense music becomes louder. Identify TWO techniques and explain their effect on the audience.
Close-up emphasises the character's emotion/fear; tense music creates suspense and signals danger, positioning the audience to feel anxious or concerned.
You are given an unseen image in the exam. What FOUR things could you look for before beginning your answer?
Possible answers: audience/purpose, camera angle/shot, colour, lighting, setting, characters, facial expressions/body language, symbolism, text/word choice, mood/tone and overall message.