Literacy & Language
What type of sentence is this?
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Simple sentence
What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince or influence an audience.
What does it mean to be a critical reader?
To question and think carefully about what you read.
What is speculative fiction?
Fiction that explores imagined possibilities or "what if?" scenarios.
"The sun smiled down on us."
Personification.
Identify the adverb in this sentence:
The student quickly finished the assessment.
Quickly
What persuasive technique asks the audience a question without expecting an answer?
Rhetorical question.
What is bias?
A particular preference or viewpoint that can affect how information is presented.
What is the difference between a dystopia and a utopia?
A utopia is an imagined ideal society; a dystopia is an imagined society where conditions are oppressive, harmful or deeply flawed.
"He was as quiet as a mouse."
Simile.
Identify the conjunction in this sentence:
I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
But.
If a speaker says, "9 out of 10 doctors recommend this product," what technique are they using?
Evidence/statistics/appeal to authority
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be checked/proven; an opinion is a belief or judgement.
A story involves humans living on Mars after Earth becomes uninhabitable. What genre of speculative fiction could this be?
SciFi
"BOOM! The door slammed shut."
Onomatopoeia.
What is the effect of using a short sentence such as "He ran." in the middle of a longer paragraph?
It can create emphasis, tension or make the writing feel faster/more direct.
Why is it important to consider the audience when creating a persuasive text?
Different audiences have different values, beliefs and interests, so persuasive choices need to suit them.
If a news article only includes quotes from people who agree with its message, what might this suggest?
The article may be biased or presenting a limited perspective.
A character discovers that everyone in their city is being secretly monitored. What theme might this explore?
Privacy, surveillance, freedom or control.
"I have told you a million times!"
Hyperbole
What is the difference between formal and informal language, and when might you use each?
Formal language is more serious/appropriate for situations such as essays or speeches; informal language is more casual and may be used with friends or in casual contexts.
“We must act now to protect our community and create a better future for everyone.”
What two persuasive techniques are used, and how do they influence the audience?
Inclusive language and emotive language. They make the audience feel included and create an emotional response that encourages them to take action.
Why should you ask "Who created this text and why?" when analysing media?
The creator's purpose, interests and perspective can influence what information is included and how it is presented.
Scientists discover a way to make humans live forever, but only wealthy people can afford the treatment. What is the "What if...?" question?
What if humans could become immortal, but only wealthy people had access to it?
"The politician's carefully chosen words painted a picture of a perfect future." What technique is being used in "painted a picture"?
Metaphor