Visual Devices
Name the visual technique: the part of the image your eyes are drawn to first
Salience
What persuasive device asks a question that does not require an answer
Rhetorical question
What figurative language technique compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
What does social justice mean?
Social justice is fairness as it manifests in society.
What does the letter 'P' stand for in PETAL?
Point
What visual technique shows two opposing or opposite ideas/images/things next to each other?
Contrast or juxtaposition
What persuasive device uses words such as 'we', 'us' and 'our' to connect with an audience?
Inclusive language
Identify the figurative device used in this sentence: "We must protect our planet from pollution and plastic."
Alliteration
What does the term 'power imbalance' mean?
When there is unequalness between two or more groups.
What is a synonym for shows?
Demonstrates, underscores, highlights
What can the use of bright, bold colours in an image suggest or communicate to the audience
attract attention, create a particular mood and make an image or message stand out
Identify the persuasive device in this sentence: "Every child deserves a safe, fair and equal education!"
Rule of three
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A simile compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor directly says that something is something else.
What does the term 'dispossession' mean, particularly in relation to First Nations Australians?
Removal, stolen, loss of traditional land.
Identify the PETAL section: “For example, the poet states, ‘The past is all about us and within.’”
Evidence
What does the visual technique 'Vectors' mean?
The line that our eyes take when looking at a visual
What is the aim or goal of a persuasive text?
Aim to convince or influence an audience
What technique gives human qualities to non-human objects or animals?
Personification
What is an example of a social justice issue.
Equal access to education and healthcare
Fair treatment regardless of race, gender, or background
Protection of human rights
Name a connective word you could use to link your ideas in your PETAL paragraph.
Furthermore, additionally, moreover, thus, therefore, however.
Facial expressions, gestures and stance can convey attitudes, feelings and emotions. What technique is this?
Body language
Identify the persuasive device used in this sentence: "Innocent children are suffering every day continuously living in fear."
Emotive Language
“We can’t go down along our hunting trails,” Bidgup told him. “They are blocked by fences.” What technique is used here and what is its effect.
Symbolism. The fence is symbolic of a restriction placed on Indigenous Australians.
A government makes decisions that benefit wealthy communities but ignores the needs of poorer communities. Does this show social justice? Explain why or why not.
No. It shows inequality and a power imbalance because some groups are treated more favourably than others.
Identify the PETAL section: “Furthermore, the composer uses emotive language to highlight the seriousness of the issue.”
Technique