Tutor time take away challenges a680 English: q2

ZHS, 2014
= mildly difficult

= the temperature is rising

= the heat is on

This Weeks Focus: Q2 Structural Analysis

It is important that you understand how the text is organised. You should think about what we see first (foregrounding) and why. Can you spot links between the language used and the image? The verb REINFORCES is useful here Are there changes in language across the text? JUXTAPOSITION How does the text conclude? For what effect?
Pre-read: Read the text and determine which parts of the text are actually useful to the question not all of the article will be relevant.

Q2: Always start with what is foregrounded (the first thing you see)

The title is foregrounded in this article. What does it give away? How can you still link it to the question though? What type of narration is it?

Q2: Also foregrounded is this image and caption. Can you analyse it in detail? Use the prompts to help you.

The proportion/ratio of the image the bear takes up The bears mouth

The bears body angle

Which words in the caption would you say the image REINFORCES?

Q2: The structural impact of the opening paragraph

Terminology Spotting Write down the following examples of: Sibilance Tripling of adverbs Imperative sentence Declarative sentence Metaphor Fact Effective adjectives

Q2: The structural impact of the opening paragraph

Quote/Terminology
You never Declarative Adverb Slowly, sedately, stealthily Tripling Adverbs sibilance

Intention of the Writer

Implies event is incomparable and emotional through adverb never. Declarative shows writers confidence /certainty. Writer emphasises the movement of the bear. The sibilance implies subtlety and despite its size is a hidden predatory creature.

Effect felt by the reader

Reader now expects a recount of something terrifying enough to have left a lasting impression. The bear is depicted as a relentless predator through the tripling. The sibilance implies the bear is calculated.

Forget the cuddly creature declarative JUXTAPOSED WITH devastating, explosive speed Metaphor Effective adjectives 70 stone killing machine Fact metaphor

The writer immediately seeks to dismiss any preconceptions of the reader. Cuddly is replaced by metaphorical explosive

The reader becomes aware of the unpredictable nature of a creatures whose threat is hidden and not always obvious.

The writer deliberately selects facts on the bears weight and power to emphasise its potential threat. Machine is selected because it is emotionless and therefore remorseless.

The fact the bear is 70 stone is shocking and reinforces the metaphor machine. This also adds to the idea of a relentless, calculated predator.

Q2: The structural impact of the closing paragraph

Terminology Spotting Write down the following examples of: Simple sentences Hyperbole (exaggeration) Unpredictability
Look back to the opening paragraph, does the decision of the bear just to leave contrast with anything? Why do you think the opening paragraph is different in terms of tone with regards to the writers purpose?