Visual Text
- if the poster is about some workshop / event with joining details at the bottom, no matter what information it provides it is usually posted to get people to join the workshop
- hence the topic sentence for that poster would be the one which says “join our workshop”
Effect on Audience
- state your target audience + IF has a company / organisation behind it
- must have a feeling; encourage, empower, motivate
- must have outcome; participate in xxx, care for elderly, or do something due to that emotion caused before
QR code = call to action (purpose to get people to sign up.)
- other contact details as well.
Comprehension Text B
Overview
- sometimes questions have more than 1 person in them. before answering, identify the key person then answer with reference to them only.
- if you see the words so, thus, or other related it means the sentences after are just explanation to the point. so you don’t need to put down all of those and stuff for state questions
Literary Devices:
- allow you to judge the writers tone, and intent for writing that particular phrase or sentence.
- helps you with ‘tone’ or ‘feeling’ questions Literary Devices
Answer Skills
Impression Questions (based on picture)
- Describe image
- Impression from the image (inference)
Quoting Sentences → remember to capitalise and put in all punctuations, else 0
Word Choice
Words to Avoid
- Happy
- Good or Bad
- Avoid Using time as it is technical → replace with duration etc.
- labour intensive means requires manpower, not effort.
Last Question of Text B (Flowchart)
- when in doubt → refer to previous comprehension questions as they reflect hints to the last one
- each point supposed to reflect topic phrase of each paragraphs
Text B ONLY
Literal Comprehension Qn
- easy
Vocabulary/Word Meaning Questions
- examine sentence containing word and surr. sentences for context clues
- consider tone & subject matter to determine connotation of word
- replace word with synonym to see if it fits context
- ensure your interpretation aligns with passage’s context, bc words can have multiple meanings.
Paraphrasing (Own Words) Questions
- Identify the main idea and key details of the passage or sentence.
- Use synonyms and restructure sentences while maintaining the original meaning.
- Avoid using the same phrases as the original text.
- Ensure your paraphrased version is clear and concise.
Inferential/Interpretive Questions
- Look for implied meanings and underlying themes.
- Consider the author’s tone and purpose.
- Combine information from different parts of the text to make logical inferences.
- Support your conclusions with evidence from the passage.
Figurative Language (Literary Devices) Questions
- Recognise common figures of speech and understand their meanings.
- Analyse how these devices enhance the text’s meaning or emotional impact.
- Provide examples from the text to support your interpretations.
- Explain the purpose or effect of the literary device within the context of the passage. Literary Devices
Language Use/Effect Questions
- Identify specific words or phrases that create a particular effect.
- Discuss how these choices contribute to tone, mood, or emphasis.
- Explain the purpose behind the author’s language techniques.
- Consider how the language aligns with the author’s intent and audience.
Main Idea Questions
- Summarise the text in one sentence, focusing on the overarching theme.
- Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details.
- Look for repeated concepts or statements that encapsulate the text’s essence.
- Avoid focusing on specific examples or minor details.
Supporting Details Questions
- Locate sentences that provide evidence or elaboration on the main point.
- Focus on essential details and don’t include unrelated, irrelevant information.
- Use these details to explain or justify the main idea.
- Ensure the details directly support the central message of the passage.
Cause and Effect Questions
- Identify signal words like “because,” “therefore,” “as a result,” and “consequently.”
- Determine what happened (effect) and why it happened (cause).
- Clearly explain the cause and the effect, using text in the passage for support.
- Support your explanation with evidence from the text.
Fact vs. Opinion Questions
- Facts can be verified; opinions are based on personal feelings or beliefs.
- Look for objective language for facts and subjective or emotional words for opinions.
- For example, qualifiers like “best,” “worst,” “should,” or “I believe” can be used to identify opinions.
- Justify your classification using evidence from the text.
Purpose and Audience Questions
- Determine if the text aims to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
- Consider the language, tone, and content to infer the target audience.
- Analyse how the purpose influences the author’s language and structure.
- Reflect on how the audience’s needs and expectations shape the text.
Tone (Author’s Attitude) and Mood Questions
- Identify descriptive words and phrases that convey emotion.
- Differentiate between tone (author’s attitude) and mood (reader’s emotional response).
- Use context to interpret subtle cues about feelings and attitudes.
- Consider how the author’s word choices influence the reader’s perception.
Text Structure/Organisation Questions
- Recognise common structures: chronological, cause-effect, problem-solution, compare-contrast.
- Understand how the organisation supports the author’s purpose.
- Use headings, subheadings, and transitional phrases as clues.
- Analyse how the structure contributes to the clarity and effectiveness of the text.
Personal Response/Evaluation Questions
- Reflect on personal experiences or beliefs related to the text.
- Provide reasoned arguments supported by evidence from the text.
- Respectfully critique the author’s ideas, considering different perspectives.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the content in your evaluation.
Unusual Qn
- state expected “like other days, like other times, as usual”
- state the unusual part