English Quiz #1

Question 1

Audience/purpose

Answer 1

Who does the text target? What does the author wish to achieve the text??

Question 2

Content/theme

Answer 2

What is literally ‘happening’ in the text? What is it about? What are the main ideas of the text?

Question 3

Tone/mood

Answer 3

Tone:how does the author feel/sound?
Mood:how does the text make you feel?

Question 4

Stylistic devices

Answer 4

How does the author use language to convey a message? What kind of linguistic tools does the author use?

Question 5

Stylistic devices

Answer 5

How does the author use language to convey a message? What kind of linguistic tools does the author use?

Question 6

Structure/layout

Answer 6

How’s the organized literally? What kind of structural elements of a particular text type do you see?

Question 7

What are the characteristics of a tragic hero?

Answer 7

Tragic flaw that causes downfall.
Excessive pride.
The reversal of fate.
Moment of important discovery.
A fortune that the protagonist cannot avoid.
Feeling of pity and fear that the audience feels for the protagonist after downfall.