2.6+Unfamiliar+Texts

Use your glossaries and the close readings you have already done and the texts you have annotated. Consider:
 * For written and visual texts**
 * Syntax (simple, compound, complex, minor)
 * Figurative Language
 * Sound devices
 * Diction This is word choice - writers use words with positive and negative connotation to create tone (the writer's attitude to the topic) and mood (the way the text makes the reader feel). Sometimes verbs or adjectives can dominate in creating tone and mood. Note whether verbs or adjectives are used for a particular effect. e.g. in Tu, listing of verbs to describe Tu and his companions' reaction to Monte Cassino.
 * structure
 * contrast


 * NB** Remember that in all texts ...
 * 'verbal language features**' relate to what the words say e.g. simile, metaphor, alliteration, sibilance, assonance, rhetorical question, imperative, listing, strong verbs ... and the list goes on.
 * 'Visual language features**/techniques' ' used in posters, websites, magazine covers, relate to what the words look like on the page e.g. font, size, colour, layout, placement, reverse print etc.

Consider all of the 'persuasive language techniques' we have identified and discussed. Think of the clip from __City Hall__ where we listened to Al Pacino's speech at the funeral.
 * Oral texts**


 * Here is a list of 'Verbal' and 'Visual' features** which I have given my NCEA Level One students. You should be familiar with all of these. Put up a message in the 'Discussion' page if you are unsure of any.