Reading and Responding to Texts (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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What is an analytical text response?
What is an analytical text response?
A formal essay with clear contention
What do content words in a topic identify?
What do content words in a topic identify?
Themes, characters, events, or ideas
What does the direction word 'discuss' require you to do?
What does the direction word 'discuss' require you to do?
Examine both sides before your view
What does 'How...?' as a direction word ask you to analyse?
What does 'How...?' as a direction word ask you to analyse?
The author's construction of the text
What do limiting words do in a topic?
What do limiting words do in a topic?
Narrow or constrain your response
What are the two valid approaches for selecting evidence?
What are the two valid approaches for selecting evidence?
Gather evidence first or contention first
Why should you avoid repetitive evidence?
Why should you avoid repetitive evidence?
Evidence should support from different angles
Where does your contention belong in your essay?
Where does your contention belong in your essay?
In your introduction
What is one of the most common and serious mistakes in analytical text responses?
What is one of the most common and serious mistakes in analytical text responses?
Going off topic
In exams, what's the minimum planning time recommended?
In exams, what's the minimum planning time recommended?
At least 5 minutes