Literary Techniques
What is a literary technique? Give an example
Special ways the author uses language on purpose to convey certain ideas, feelings and themes.
E.g. simile, metaphor etc
What does "protest" mean?
To voice your disagreement about something or someone e.g. a government policy
What are the three types of rhyme we learnt about in class?
Assonance, alliteration and end rhyme
What day and week was the year 10 exam?
Week 8 Friday
Spell the word Miss Khaicy tells you correctly (You get ONE chance)
Juxtaposition
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
Simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things
Metaphor says something is something it is not
What does "rhyme" mean?
Different words that have the same sound
What was the song "Message to the world" about?
Revolution in Iraq
What is Miss Khaicy's first name?
Isabelle
Spell the word Miss Khaicy tells you correctly (You get ONE chance)
Assonance
Explain the definition of "personification" and give one correct example.
Giving human characteristics to non-human things e.g. animals, ideas and objects
Explain the definition of "context" AND give a correct example
The background of the text e.g. the author, the time it was created, the historical events happening at the time it was created
What type of rhyme is this?
Peter Parker Picked a Proper Purpose
Alliteration
What are the HSC minimum standards tests?
A test for literacy and numeracy to determine whether you can get a HSC
Who is the author of "Caged Bird"?
Maya Angelou
Explain the definition of "juxtaposition" and give one correct example.
Contrasting two opposite things e.g. hot and cold
What does it mean when you "analyse" a text?
When you look at a text closely to understand it more - find techniques, ideas and themes
Write an example of assonance rhyme on the board
Miss Khaicy will judge the answer
What is the currency in Lebanon?
Lira
What was the name of the legal judgement referred to in the poem "Terra Nullius"?
The Mabo decision
What literary techniques are used in this line:
"He was a flame burning through the crowds in anger, and at a stark contrast to the cool calm of his enemy."
Answer correctly plus get 1 shot out of 3 tries to get the points!
Juxtaposition and metaphor
What does "assimilation" mean?
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Following the dominant culture - language, food, clothing etc
Who is the author of the poem Municipal Gum
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Oodgeroo Noonucal
What was the theme of last Friday's Anti-Bullying Day?
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A Sprinkle of Kindness
What Australian city did we watch a video about that showed protests against the Vietnam War?
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Melbourne