Term 1: Poetry and Representations of Australia
What movie did we start (but never finish) in this unit?
Back to the Outback
Define context.
From the syllabus: Context refers to the factors ‘outside’ the text that impact the composer and the responder. (Miss Gannon will judge how close you are)
Define conflict.
Conflict is a struggle between two or more forces that creates a tension that must be resolved.
Define belonging.
A feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group or in a particular location.
Give a synonym for 'shows'.
Many options - Miss Gannon to judge.
Name one of the texts we studied (not a film).
There are a variety of answers, Miss Gannon will judge.
Who wrote 'The Wall'?
William Sutcliffe
What are the four different types of conflict?
Person vs nature
Person vs themself
Person vs society
What is a word that means 'not belonging'? Think ALL the way back to when we organised words into a table.
There are a variety of answers, Miss Gannon will judge. (eg. disconnected, alienated, anxious)
Which of the movies we've watched this year is Miss Gannon's favourite?
Romeo + Juliet
Define identity.
The distinguishing character or personality of an individual or group.
What are the four types of context?
Social
Cultural
Historical
Personal
Other than Romeo and Juliet, name a character from the play and describe their role in the story.
Many options - Miss Gannon to judge.
Describe how belonging was represented in The Blind Side.
Miss Gannon to judge.
What word did Miss Gannon say you should never, ever, use in an essay ever again?
Quote
Name three stereotypes about Australian culture.
Many options - eg. drunk, bogans, etc.
What was the context of 'The Wall'?
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Describe how one type of conflict is represented in Romeo and Juliet.
Many answers- Miss Gannon to judge
Describe how belonging was represented in Bolt.
Miss Gannon to judge.
What were the 5 assessment tasks we've completed this year?
1. Poetry test
2. Presentation about representations of Australia
3. Context story
4. Conflict Essay
5. Exam
What two language techniques are in this quote: "Silent stars sparkle like scattered shards of glass."
Alliteration (sibilance)
Simile
Name a character from 'The Wall' and describe their role in the story (who are they/what do they do?)
Many options - Miss Gannon to judge
Recite a quote from the play and identify the technique in it.
Many options - Miss Gannon to judge
Describe how belonging is represented in the movie you chose for the research task.
Varied - Miss Gannon to judge.
What is the name of the technique where mood is reflected by weather?
Pathetic fallacy.