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Analysing language, Q: Compare the effectiveness of the endings of two texts to position
structural and stylistic their audience to respond strongly to their themes or ideas.
choices
Study Tip: Draw up a table (with two columns) for this question.
Explaining how each text Choose two texts that you have studied- e.g. Chosen Vessel (and
conforms to or challenges The Drovers Wife These two texts obviously explore the same issue
and convey similar themes- but is one more effective than the other?
the conventions of
How? Why? Think about the genre/mode of both texts.
particular genres or modes
You could also try and apply this question to the film you studied
and another film of the same genre.
Analysing and evaluating Or Fly Away Peter( print text and written mode) with Gran Torino
how similar themes, issues, (visual text and film mode)
ideas and concepts are
treated in different texts. Q: Account for the differences in the way two texts use generic
conventions by considering their contexts.
Study Tip: This is a tough question! You will need to revise this term
generic conventions and the concept of context. What would be
your angle into this question, and which texts would you use? You
could consider context of production (the environment in which a
text is created)- generic conventions being linked to genre (which is a
product of cultural/social context). What is considered to be
generic in a genre can change as culture changes. E.g.
Representations of gender have changed over time in texts because
gender roles have changed over time. You could account for the
differences in a film or narrative produced within a particular time
period and now.
So, what should I do to study these syllabus points and make sure
I am prepared for any type of question?
Analysing the techniques Study Tip: Use your knowledge of The Tall Man. You could argue that
as well as being interpretive, it is also imaginative.
and conventions used in
different genres, media and
Consider the fact that Mike Moore employs a range of techniques
modes
in order to privilege particular ideas about the people involved.
He characterises people in particular ways- think about how the
Considering how the
NRA are depicted and Moores persona. There are elements of a
conventions of genres can
narrative embedded within this text- he creates characters, he
be challenged, manipulated
builds an image of setting, he keeps returning back to a conflict
or subverted
the conflict between pro-gun and those who oppose is
developed.. But, he also connects to a wider societal conflict-
Examining how genres and
America s colonial/racist past and how it might still be having an
their conventions have
impact in our present time.
changed and been adapted Think about the language that he uses to build a portrayal of her
over time. time documenting this case. Think about the language patterns
which can include both spoken language and also film language.
Think about how he conforms to, or subverts the
expository/documentary genre. He does use interviews, expert
opinions, written code, and still frame imagesetc. However, he
also intrudes into this text- he provides his own opinions. Moore
includes cartoons, stand up comedy and a mocking tone. Think
about the language choices and how they convey particular
attitudes to NRA, Heston and Maryln Manson as well as American
society or those supportive of the 2nd amendment.
Think about his mocking, sarcastic, cynical, critical, patronising or
contemptuous voice- the personality of the text.
So, what should I do to study these syllabus points and make sure
I am prepared for any type of question?
More exam questions from 2016- yet again, they are drawing upon
the syllabus points:
Analyse and critically
appraise how the Q: Explore how the patterns of language or structure are used to
conventions of texts represent a complex idea in at least one text.
influence responses,
including:
Study Tip: Draw up a table with the headings language patterns and
text structure. This is a perfect question for texts such as Fly Away
The ways language patterns
Peter and Nineteen Eighty-Four. You may dislike them, but these texts
can create shades of
are winners when it comes to the exam questions! Make smart choices
meaning
in your exam- dont base your preparation on whether you like a text
or not.
How expectations of
genres have developed and 1. What language patterns are evident in Fly Away Peter?
the effect when those 2. What comments can you make about text structure?
expectations are met or not 3. How do these work to represent complex ideas?
met, extended or 4. How does each of these affect how an audience make
subverted meaning?
Reflect on their own and What key words from these syllabus points have been used in this
others texts by: question?
Analysing and evaluating Q: Reflect on how at least one text works to challenge or endorse a
how different texts controversial perspective.
represent similar ideas in
different ways Study Tip: the first thing to consider with this question is what does
Explaining how meaning this phrase controversial perspective mean? And who will find it
changes when texts are controversial and why? You should probably look up the word
transformed into a perspective.
different genre or medium
How would you apply this question to a text you have studied
this semester?
Brainstorm an approach to this question- use examples and
Comparing and evaluating
evidence from a text of your choice.
the impact of language Devise a thesis- and think about validating this thesis with
conventions used in a supporting points.
variety of texts and genres. Draw up an essay plan.
So, what should I do to study these syllabus points and make sure
I am prepared for any type of question?
Create a mind-map, which explores those (3) points from the syllabus
and use texts that you have studied to address each of those points.
What other
conventions/techniques have
been manipulated in order to
privilege particular
ideas/themes within your text?