English Unit 3 and 4 Quiz

What do students explore in Unit 3?

• Historical events and their impact

• Scientific theories and experiments

• Mathematical equations and their applications

• Representations of themes, issues, ideas, and concepts through a comparison of texts

What is assumed knowledge for students in Year 12?

• Fundamental physics

• Basic mathematics

• English ATAR Year 11 content

• World history

What is the primary purpose of analytical texts?

• To identify, examine, and draw conclusions about the elements or components that make up other texts

• To entertain or provoke thought through imaginative use of literary elements

• To explain and interpret personalities, events, ideas, representations, or concepts

• To put forward a viewpoint and persuade a reader, viewer, or listener

What do students examine in Unit 4?

• The evolution of art and culture

• Different interpretations and perspectives to develop further their knowledge and analysis of purpose and style

• The history of the English language

• The development of modern technology

What is the role of the audience in making meaning?

• To interpret and respond to texts

• To create new texts

• To analyze scientific data

• To solve mathematical problems

What is a hybrid text?

• A text that is only available in digital format

• A text that is written in a foreign language

• A text that strictly follows the conventions of a single genre

• A composite text resulting from a mixing of elements from different sources or genres

What is the meaning of 'context' in relation to a text?

• The setting of a film

• The main character of a story

• The environment in which a text is responded to or created

• The plot of a novel

What is the purpose of persuasive texts?

• To describe a historical event

• To provide factual information

• To entertain the audience

• To put forward a viewpoint and persuade a reader, viewer, or listener

What is 'metalanguage'?

• A fictional language in a novel

• Language used to discuss language

• A programming language

• A language spoken by a small community

What is 'tone' in a text?

• The way the 'voice' is delivered

• The main theme of the text

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the narrative