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Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 19mins
Read the passage below. What is the child trying to do?
Hey mom, I really think we should make my bedtime half an hour later. Everyone in my class goes to sleep later than I do. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.
give reasons to support his argument
make his mother laugh
get more sleep than his mother
persuade his mom he needs more sleep
Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?
Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too.
a point of view
an argument
a reason or evidence
a conclusion
What is meant by the text details?
Title, author, font size, colour
Title, tone, image, publication,
Title, persuasive technique, bolded font, language
Title, author, date, publication
What is the issue?
be defined as a complex problem that usually has its origins in a TV advertisement.
a contentious or complex problem, situation or moral concern, and usually has its origins in an event.
A situation that very few people care about
can be defined as a problem that an editor has with an author
And the context means?
the event or situation that provokes discussion or debate about an issue.
the event or person that provokes discussion or debate about an argument.
the event that provokes discussion or debate about an issue relating to morality
A situation that provokes discussion or debate about Australian identity
What is meant by the contention?
general idea a politician is trying to persuade the electorate to accept
central idea an editor is trying to persuade the writer to accept
central argument an author is trying to persuade an audience to disagree with
central idea an author is trying to persuade an audience to accept
What is meant by the arguments?
The language choice used by the author to support their arguments
The introductory sentence used by an author
Main points used by an author to support their contention
Main points used by an editor to support their world view
What is meant by tone
Tone refers to the attitude the writer has towards their target audience
Tone refers to how much sarcasm is used by the writer
Tone refers to the voice or attitude of the writer
Tone refers to the colour used in an image
When writing a language analysis, it is important to analyse and understand the entire situation in which a piece of writing takes place (the time, place, etc.), also known as _____.
background info
context
issue
problem
Diction is the literary term that means
The connections we have with words
An author's choice of words
The definition of words
The common way of speaking with friends
What type of text is this?
photograph of the cost of greed
persuasive piece about the cost of greed
cartoon about the cost of greed
cartoon about a person with a loudspeaker
What type of text is this?
infographic
diagram
image
poster
What type of text is this?
speech
debate
dialogue
script
What type of text is this?
Opinion piece
Editorial
Feature article
Backpage article
What type of text is this?
Headline
Front page article
Backpage article
Feature article
What type of text is this?
Frontpage article
Feature article
Headline
Backpage article
What part of a text is shown in this picture?
Photograph
Tone
Supporting evidence
Headline
What is the most accurate shift in tone for the following two sentences:
It was a sunny, enjoyable day, full of wonder and beauty. Until the clouds roared into view and the heavens poured down a torrent of ill will.
Shift from delight in the first sentence, to enjoyment in the second sentence.
Shift from delight in the first sentence, to disappointment in the second sentence.
Shift from despair in the first sentence, to hope in the second sentence.
Shift from enjoyment in first sentence, to more heightened enjoyment in the second sentence.
How often can tone shift throughout an argument?
As often as the author deems necessary
One to two times
Three or four times
Ten or less times
What is the difference between tone and mood?
The tone is about how a text sounds, while the mood is about the emotions of the text.
The tone (the feeling of a piece) is created by the author's use of mood (their opinions and views towards a topic).
Tone creates meaning, while mood creates emotion.
Mood (the feeling of a piece) is created by the author's use of tone (their opinions and views towards a topic).
What mood is best created by the sarcastic tone below:
Your two hour presentation was as exciting as watching paint dry.
An uplifting mood
A belittling mood
An enlightening mood
A congratulatory mood
What best describes the shift in tone for the sentences below:
I have no idea what I'm doing. But that is okay.
Moves from a negative tone to a sarcastic tone.
Moves from a disgruntled tone to a positive tone.
Moves from a cynical tone to a pessimistic tone.
Moves from a sarcastic tone to a positive tone.
Why is authorial intent important in language analysis?
Understanding authorial intent allows us to describe the language techniques better and criticise the author's use of techniques.
Understanding authorial intent allows us to explain the overall context of the argument and state our own opinion.
Understanding authorial intent allows us to understand the choice of specific techniques for the topic and explain them.
Understanding authorial intent allows us to best develop a rebuttal to the author's point of view on the topic.
What two techniques are being used below:
Are we satisfied with simply serving mediocrity? Or are you just like the other 90% of average Australians who live in mediocrity?
rhetorical question
Ad hominem
Appeal to authority
Alliteration
Appeal to logos
