English Text Representation Quiz

What does the word 'representation' mean?

In your own words, explain how a person or group might be represented differently in two different texts or media.

Why do you think authors or creators choose to represent people, places, or events in certain ways? 

Which of the following is an example of a code or convention used to create a visual representation? You can select more than one answer.

• Camera angles and lighting

• all of the above

• colour choices

• facial expressions and body language

• clothing or costumes

Which of the following is an example of a code or convention used to create a written representation? 

• Emotive language

• inclusive language

• high modality

• stereotyping

• all of the above

Match the following codes/conventions with their purpose.

• To show personality, status, social gp.

• Body Language and Facial Expression

• To create mood highlight emotions

• Clothing / Costume

• To show emotions, attitudes of character

• colour

• to convey certainty

• High modality

• To create an emotional response

• Emotive language

Look at the image : What does this image represent? Who is represented, and how do you know?

Look at the image : What does this image represent? Who is represented, and how do you know?

Look at the image : What does this image represent? Who is represented, and how do you know?

Choose one of the previous 3 representation images and answer the question: Do you think this representation is realistic or stereotypical? Explain your answer.