Applying Techniques in Writing (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Epistolary form
Epistolary form
Letter format creating direct, intimate reader connection
Second-person address technique
Second-person address technique
Using 'you' throughout to speak directly to person
Epistolary structure: 3 parts
Epistolary structure: 3 parts
Hook (accusatory), Pivot (empathy), Close (affectionate)
Shifting perspectives purpose
Shifting perspectives purpose
Layers child & adult views to show deepening understanding
Time shift phrases (name 2)
Time shift phrases (name 2)
'Now I understand...', 'Ten years on...', 'Back then...'
Sensory characterisation
Sensory characterisation
Building chars through specific details appealing to 5 senses
Rule of three (triads)
Rule of three (triads)
Group words/phrases in 3s for rhythm & emotional intensity
Motif
Motif
Recurring object/image/phrase that develops new meanings
Ironic closure
Ironic closure
Ending with twist reframing harsh lessons as hidden gifts
Economy in writing
Economy in writing
Writing concisely & purposefully; making every sentence count