Oedipus
Who is Oedipus' biological father?
Laius
Who is the young boy who becomes central to the story?
Gutjuk
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison between two things without using "like" or "as"
What are the three main persuasive appeals?
Ethos, pathos and logos.
What is the purpose of a narrative perspective?
It determines whose viewpoint the reader experiences and controls what information the audience receives.
What prophecy does Oedipus recieve from the Oracle at Delphi?
That he will kill his father and marry his father
What is Gutjuk's name represent?
What technique is being used when a character says one thing but means the opposite?
Irony.
What is inclusive language?
Language such as "we", "us" and "our" that positions the audience as part of a shared group.
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that creates sensory or visual impressions for the reader.
What dramatic technique does Sophocles use when the audience knows Oedipus's true identity before he does?
Dramatic irony.
What does the landscape of the Northern Territory often symbolise in The High Ground?
Aboriginal connection to Country, belonging and cultural identity, while also representing a landscape that has been invaded and controlled by colonisers.
In film, what is a close-up commonly used to reveal?
A character's emotions, reactions or psychological state.
What is the difference between tone and contention?
The contention is the writer's main argument or position. Tone is the attitude or feeling conveyed towards the issue or audience
Why might a writer use a recurring symbol throughout a crafting text?
To represent a larger idea and create cohesion by connecting different moments or sections of the text.
Oedipus repeatedly insists that he must discover the truth, despite warnings from others. What does this reveal about his character?
His determination and commitment to truth, but also his hubris and inability to recognise his own limitations.
How does the film use contrasting perspectives to represent the conflict between Aboriginal people and colonial authorities?
The film presents the Aboriginal characters' deep spiritual and cultural connection to Country alongside the colonial authorities' attempts to control, police and exploit the land and its people.
What is juxtaposition, and why might a filmmaker use it?
Placing contrasting images, characters, ideas or settings alongside each other to emphasise differences or tensions.
A writer describes a proposed policy as "a cruel attack on hardworking Australian families." Identify TWO persuasive techniques and explain their intended effect.
You are writing about a character who has experienced significant loss. Give TWO ways you could show their grief without directly saying "they were sad."
Use physical reactions, fragmented thoughts, silence, symbolism, changes in behaviour, sensory imagery or dialogue.
Why is Tiresias significant to Oedipus's downfall?
Tiresias knows the truth about Oedipus's identity and challenges his ignorance, triggering Oedipus's search for the truth and ultimately his downfall.
How does the landscape reinforce the film's themes?
The vast landscape highlights the deep connection between Aboriginal people and Country, while also emphasising the violence of colonisation and the loss of land and belonging
A filmmaker repeatedly uses wide shots showing characters surrounded by an enormous landscape. What could this communicate?
It could emphasise the characters' relationship with Country, their isolation or vulnerability, or the overwhelming power and significance of the natural environment.
How does a writer's tone shape the audience's response to their contention?
Tone establishes how the audience should feel about the issue, such as creating outrage, urgency or trust, which strengthens the writer's attempt to persuade them.
How can a writer use structure to challenge a reader's expectations?
By withholding information, shifting perspective or disrupting chronology, a writer can create uncertainty and force the reader to reconsider their assumptions.