ATAR English Glossary - Name that term.

The description of an inanimate object as though it were a person or living thing.

The ways in which a narrator may be related to the story i.e first or third person.

The ways in which information is organised in different types of texts.

A disagreement, often a public one, that involves different ideas or opinions about something.

Visual components of a text such as composition, or framing.

Another synonym for evaluate

Words used in a way that differs from the expected, used in a non-literal way for effect.

Considering important factors and available evidence in making judgement that can be justified.

An outlook or a specific feeling about something. Our values underlie them.

These are views, positions, ideas and perspectives of other individuals or groups in texts.

Ways aspects of texts are arranged; It can distinguish the work of authors or creators of texts.

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

Describes the way the ‘voice’ is delivered. E.g a passage of writing may be friendly or angry.

Composite texts resulting from a mixing of elements from different sources or genres.

Consider in detail for the purpose of finding meaning, relationships and identifying patterns.

Things that are not said by the text and which the reader is not invited to examine.

The features of language that support meaning.

Refers to the way people, events, issues or subjects are presented in a text.

Matters of personal or public concern that are in dispute; things considered to be problems.

To force something into the margins where it is either ignored or seen as unimportant.

Consisting of many different and connected parts

Distinct personality of piece of writing.

The shape and structure of texts, such as novels, poetry, short stories, play.

A meaning that can be a variant of a main idea.

Another word for ideas.

Language techniques used in argument to persuade audiences

The categories into which texts are grouped.

The arrangement of identifiable repeated or corresponding elements in a text.

Featuring new methods; advanced and original.

To use conventions of a text in a different way.

The ways in which a narrator may be related to the story. E.g first or third person, omniscient

An idea, concern or argument developed in a text.

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression

Someone or something that has been left out or excluded. Synonyms deletion, exclusion, gap

Readings focused on the gaps and silences in texts, that vary from the invited meaning

A multimodal text can be a . . .

A position from which things may be viewed or considered. Informed by context.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It is a connection.

An accepted practice that has developed over time and is generally used and understood.

To discuss similarities or differences.

Texts whose primary purpose is to explain and interpret personalities, events, ideas.

The atmosphere or feeling in a particular text.

Handle or control (convention/technique/structure/literary device) in a skilful manner.

A sense of beauty or an appreciation of artistic expression.