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aesthetic

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a sense of beauty or an appreciation of artistic expression.

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analyse

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Consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning or relationships.
Identifying patterns, similarities and differences.

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appreciation

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the art of discerning quality and value of literary texts.

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attitudes

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an outlook or specific feeling about something
Values underlie our attitudes.
Can be expressed in what we say and do

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audience

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the group of readers, listeners or viewers that the composer is addressing.

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authur

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the composer or originator of a work

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context

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the environment in which a text is responded to or created.

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the two types of context are…

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  1. context of culture

2. context of situation

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context of culture

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general social, historical and cultural conditions.

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context of situation

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specific features of its immediate environment

the present moment

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Context ( meaning 2)

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the wording around an unknown word that helps a reader understand the meaning.

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convention

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an accepted practice that has developed over time.

Is generally used and understood.

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conventions can be T________ or F________ that belong to a genre

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techniques features

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To belong to a genre, a text must follow the ________ of that genre.

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conventions

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digital technologies (uses)

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the use of digital resources to effectively find, analyse, create, communicate and use information

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digital technologies include devices such as …

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mobile phones, computers, cameras etc.

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digital texts

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audio, visual or multimedia texts produced through electronic tech.

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How are digital texts different than normal texts?

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may be interactive

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evaluate

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includes considering important factors and available evidence in making judgements that can be justified.

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figurative language

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word groups/phrases that are used in a way that differs from the expected every day meaning.
Non-literal meaning, used for effect.

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Form of text

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the shape and structure of texts.

e.g. novels, poetry, short stories, plays, fiction.

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genre

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categories into which texts are grouped.
may be based on subject matter or form
e.g detective, romance sci fi
or poem novels biography

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hybrid texts

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composite texts resulting from a mixing of elements from different sources or genres.
e.g. email

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ideas

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understanding, thoughts, notions, opinions, views, beliefs.

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idiom
a group of works that have a meaning not deductable for the individual words (not literal meaning) Usually informal speech. e.g. you are skating on thin ice.
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issues
matters of personal or public concern that are in dispute. | May affect a person or society.
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language features
the features of language that support meaning | e.g. sentence structure, punctuation, camera angles
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What influences what language features you use?
purpose of the text, subject matter, audience, mode of production.
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language patterns
the arrangement of identifiable, repeated or corresponding elements in a text. E.g. recipe - each line starts with a verb chorus - repeats after each verse.
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the language pattern of a text contributes to its ______ nature
distinctive
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Patterns of language include alternating C____ and R________
call response e.g. Knock knock Who's there?
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literary text
past and present texts across a range of contexts that are valued for their form and style. They are known for their enduring and artistic value e.g. Shakespeare , Banjo Patterson's work
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Why are literary texts important?
enrich a student's experience with language and culture.
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media text
spoken, print, graphic or electronic communications with a public audience. Involves many people in their construction. e.g. newspapers televison film radio etc
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medium
the means of communications such as the spoken work, print, graphics, digital forms.
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metalanguage
language used to discuss language. | e.g. symbolism, sentence, clause etc
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mode
the various processes of communication listening, speaking, reading, writing and creating
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mode (meaning 2 )
``` semiotic resources (meaning making) e.g. sound, print, image, gesture. ```
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mood
the atmosphere or feeling in a particular text. e.g. sombre, reflective, menacing, light-hearted. Depends on imagery and language used
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multimodal text
a combination of two or more modes of communication | e.g. print + image + spoken as used in film or computer presentations
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narrative
a story of EVENTS or EXPERIENCES, real or imagined.
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What are the two pieces that make up a narrative?
story + discourse | what is narrated + how it is narrated
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narrative point of view
the way in which the narrator relates to the story. e.g. first or third person, omniscient or restricted, reliable or not. Texts can have multiple POV - different people.
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personification
description of an inanimate object as though it were a person or living thing.
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perspective
a position from which things may be viewed
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What factors affect perspective?
age, gender, social position beliefs and values. | Perspective is more than opinion - it is a viewpoint formed from context ( ideology, society, special circumstances.)
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prose
ordinary language. used in speaking and writing distinct from poetry - no metre
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reading
the process of making meaning of text. | uses cognitive and cultural resources
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alternative reading
focus on the gaps and silences in texts to create meanings that vary from the main meanings.
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dominant reading
what the reading seems to be, for the majority of people in society. the natural or normal way to interpret a text.
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resistant reading
a way of reading from a text which challenges or questions the assumptions underlying the text. They use a different discourse from the discourse that produces the dominant reading.
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representation
the way people, events, issues or subjects are presented in a text.
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What does representation imply?
that texts are not mirrors of the real world ( true record). they are constructions of reality. Shaped through the writer's use of conventions and techniques.
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rhetoric
the language of argument to persuade an audience.
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rhetorical devices
language techniques used in argument to persuade audiences. | e.g. rhetorical questions, repetition, proposition
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Standard Australian English SAE
a variety of spoken and written english language in Australia used in more formal settings, such as official and public settings
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where is SAE recorded?
dictionary
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stylistic choices
the selection of stylistic features to achieve a particular effect
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stylistic features
the ways in which the text are arranged and how they affect meaning. e.g. syntax, POV, voice, structure language patterns and features.
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what can style be used for?
to distinguish between authors. | e.g. Bible
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synthesise
combine elements (information and ideas) into a coherent whole.
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text structure
the ways in which information is organised in different types of text e.g. chapter headings, subheadings, table of contents etc
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Choices in text structure and language features combine to...
define what type of text a work is and its meaning | e.g. sonnet, monologue.
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theme
an idea, concern or argument developed in a text a recurring element e.g. love.
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tone
the way "voice" is delivered. | e.g. tone could be friendly, angry or persuasive.
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types of text
classification of text according to their purpose.
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What are the four types of text studied here?
analytical, interpretive, imaginative, persuasive.
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analytical texts
main purpose is to identify and examine and draw conclusions about the elements of a text. They develop an argument or an interpretation.
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imaginative text
main purpose is to entertain or provoke thought through imaginative use of literary elements. e.g. poems, novels, films
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interpretive text
main purpose is to explain and interpret personalities, events, ideas etc. e.g. biography, autobiography, doco, satire, allegory.
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persuasive text
main purpose is to put forward a viewpoint and persuade a reader. e.g. debates, ads, arguments, essays, articles.
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visual elements
visual components of a text such as composition, framing, representation of action or reaction, shot size, social distance and camera angle.
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voice
the distinct personality of a piece of writing. | there may be more than one voice in a text

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