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Language Analysis quiz for Year 12 SAC preparation
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A contention is a main argument or stance that is presented on an issue....
True
False
Sometimes
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To 'position' an audience means to .....
to influence an audience to adopt a point of view
To present an objective account of an incident
Arrange an audience's seating
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Denigrating opponents refers to the practise of ...?
Strategically annoying opponents
Suggesting they are untrustworthy or unreliable
Covering opponents in graffiti
Honouring people you admire
4
The words that appear outside the frame of a visual are .....?
to be included or not depending on how you feel on the day
irrelevant and should not be included in your analysis
part of the persuasive text to be included in your analysis
5
An Editorial is ..... ? (choose ALL the correct answers)
Uses formal language
Uses 'i' but not 'we'
Contains an authoritative tone
Represents views of an idividual
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The 'connotation' of a word is the meaning ....
the strictest most literal meaning of the word
that is suggested or implied by the word
the shape of the letters that makes up the word
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The phrase 'language analysis' means...?
discussion of ways author positions audience to adopt a POV
A type of therapy based on how a person speaks
A list of language devices/techniques used in a text
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Bias is a statement of fact that can be proven and used as evidence ....
Occasionally
False
True
9
The statement 'I've been studying 24/7' contains an example of .....?
A Cliche
A lie - when it comes to describing this class
A Clique
A metaphor
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A 'target audience' is ....?
People who shop at Target
Those who are intended audience of text,program, performance
audience who have agreed to provide feedback on a text
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A Speech is .....? (Choose ALL the correct answers)
best delivered in a monotone
may use props or powerpoints to provide a focal point
a piece of writing read aloud to audience
concludes strongly with a reference to the audience
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When writing a language analysis it is acceptable to refer to the author by ....
their first name throughout
their nick name
their first name and surname initially then surname after
no name at all
13
Language that ensures that the audience feels like they are being addressed explicitly is ....?
Direct language
Intensive language
Inclusive Language
Intrusive language
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A cartoon is to be treated as ....?
a lighthearted point of view and not taken seriously
an addition to the written piece but not to be commented on
a mistake
a serious persuasive text that can persuade a viewer
15
A feature article gives ......
background info on the broader implications of an issue
a one sided rant from a ratbag
little information about an issue, more personal opinion
16
A question which is asked for effect or emphasis not always requiring a response is known as a
Rhetorical question
Rude or unnecessary question
Reasonable question
Responsible question
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'Irony' is the use of language ....
Popularised by Alanis Morrisette in the 1990s
That tries to convey the opposite meaning to what is said
That tries to convey the literal truth
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An anecdote is .....?
A treatment given after poisonous snake or spider bite
Repetition of vowel or consonant to add emphasis to a point
A short story told to demonstrate a point of view
