Module A quiz

Type your interpretation of the below text. What does it mean? What does it make you think in regard to the poems?'

The way characters in these poems use language says a lot about their national background and the culture to which they belong.'

It is better to state the exact essay question in your introduction then to phrase the question in your own words.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Language refers to language within the poem and the language of the poem.

Select all the correct answers below

• Language refers only to the language that the poem is written in

• Language can mean the form of the poem, the language used by the poet to communicate to the reader.

• Language can mean the languages referenced in the poem, musical language, spoken language.

Which of the below answers are examples of language.

• Truncated sentences, tone, shifting between past and present tense.

• aural imagery, auditory imagery

• The tone at the end of a poem shifts and becomes reverant. This symbolises an acceptance of defeat.

• Alliteration of "disorder and diaspora" The poets choice to use this technique

What are some common themes explored in the poems?

• The difficulty of embodying two cultures.

• lost cultural

  heritage

• The struggles of migrant experience

• Migrant experience of displacement and alienation

The Sydney Opera House is looking for multimodal presentations for their streaming service.

What kind of audience might you be aiming at in your Multimodal presentation?

• Older Australians and people who speak English as a second language.

• Young Children

• People visiting from overseas. People who enjoy culture

• All of the options listed

Colloquialism or colloquial language is the linguistic style used for casual (informal) communication. Why would it be a bad idea to use colloquial language in your multimodal presentation? (pick the most accurate answer)

• Some members of your target audience won't understand the reference and become disengaged.

• It is different to auditory imagery.

• It is very good to use colloquial language as Australians in the outback will be drawn in by my presentation.

• Colloquial language sometimes includes rude words.

 A multimodal presentation is a combination of two or more communication modes (for example, print, image and spoken text, as in film or computer presentations).

• TRUE

• FALSE

In your essay You can agree or disagree with the statement, or question the EXTENT to which language facilitates understanding.

• True

• FALSE

Hint: It is a good idea to use rubric language in your essays.

Finish this sentence from the module rubric:

Language has the power to both reflect and shape individual and ....