Y10 Intro Vocabulary Review

Define the term 'tone' in literature.

• Tone is the author's attitude or emotional quality expressed in a literary work.

• Tone is the plot structure of a narrative.

• Tone refers to the physical setting of a story.

• Tone is the genre of a literary work.

What does 'explicit' mean in the context of a text?

• Explicit means clearly and directly stated.

• Only understood through context clues.

• Vague and open to interpretation.

• Implicitly suggested without clear statements.

Explain the meaning of 'implicit' and provide an example.

• An example of 'implicit' is when a teacher says, 'I expect you to be prepared for class,' implying that students should study without stating it directly.

• An example of 'implicit' is when someone explicitly states their opinion.

• An example of 'implicit' is when a teacher directly tells students to study for the test.

• An example of 'implicit' is when a person makes a clear and direct request for help.

What are denotations, and how do they differ from connotations?

• Denotations are the emotional meanings of words; connotations are their literal definitions.

• Denotations are literal meanings of words; connotations are the emotional or cultural associations related to those words.

• Denotations refer to synonyms of words; connotations refer to antonyms.

• Denotations are the cultural associations of words; connotations are their definitions.

What is 'imagery'?

• Imagery is metaphors that describe pictures.

• Imagery is a narrative technique that summarizes the plot.

• Imagery is a type of poetry that focuses on rhythm.

• Imagery is descriptions that use sensory details or associations.

Which of these is an example of a simile?

• Mr Emm knew today was going to be a bad day.

• I am on top of the world!

• And the sheen of their spears was like stars on the sea,

• When the blue wave rolls nightly on deep Galilee

How does the structure of a text influence its meaning?

• Meaning is solely determined by the author's intent, not the text structure.

• Text structure only affects the length of the text, not its meaning.

• The structure of a text has no impact on its meaning.

• The structure of a text influences its meaning using the order and pace in which ideas are introduced.

To analyse a text means to...

• Understand what it means

• Examine and explain how it creates meaning

• Look up the meaning of each individual word of a text.

• Link a text to your own personal life