Reading for Meaning (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards
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Two levels of text understanding
Two levels of text understanding
Literal level & implications/suggestions (deeper meanings)
Explicit vs implicit content
Explicit vs implicit content
Explicit: stated directly; Implicit: suggested/implied
Purpose of first reading
Purpose of first reading
Enjoyment & overview; grasp storyline & know characters
Purpose of second reading
Purpose of second reading
Detailed analysis; annotate key scenes, quotes, turning points
What are inferred meanings?
What are inferred meanings?
Drawing conclusions & reading between lines to understand text
What is dramatic irony?
What is dramatic irony?
Audience knows something characters don't; creates tension
What is irony?
What is irony?
Real (inferred) meaning contradicts literal meaning
What are symbols in literature?
What are symbols in literature?
Objects/images carrying larger, abstract meanings
What are motifs?
What are motifs?
Repeated images or concepts throughout a text
What is an interpretation?
What is an interpretation?
Explanation of text's meaning, supported by evidence