The Language of Externals

Plot, character, setting, theme, and structure are all examples of...

• Aspects of texts

• Key words in an exam question

• Fancy 'Englishy' type words

Before considering the way a text has been crafted, we must...

• examine the characters of the text

• examine the plot of the text

• examine the writer/director's purpose and ideas

Symbolism, language, and narrative points of view are all connected to which aspect of texts

• Style/techniques

• Plot

• Character

Which of the following is NOT critical to your analysis of a text?

• Analysing details to identify the writer or director's purpose

• Analysing when the text was published or released

• Analysing the impact on the reader/viewer

A synonym for 'illustrate' could be...

• Highlight

• Foreshadow

• Manipulate

To 'reinforce' means to...

• To persuade

• To introduce and idea

• Strengthen or support (usually an idea)

The word, 'vivid' means

• Something that produces powerful feelings, or clear images in the mind.

• Remarkable or interesting because it is different to what we expect.

• Draws attention to something.

Film techniques, language techniques, verbal and visual features, and techniques are ALL synonyms for?

• Aspects of Text

• Language Features

• Narrative Viewpoint

What is a 'motif'?

• A one off image that a writer uses as a symbol

• A type of metaphor

• A recurring subject, theme, or image in a piece of literature

What is 'symbolism'

• The use of a symbol to represent an idea

• A metaphor that represents something else

• A particular film technique