Tips for the Novel Section (Grade 10 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Literal comprehension in novel assessment
Literal comprehension in novel assessment
Recalling & identifying key plot details, character actions & events
Inference in novel analysis
Inference in novel analysis
Interpreting motivations, symbolism, emotional undercurrents & subtext
Tone vs Mood distinction
Tone vs Mood distinction
Tone = narrator/author attitude; Mood = reader's emotional atmosphere
Theme in a novel
Theme in a novel
Central idea or underlying message the novel explores
First-person narration
First-person narration
Uses 'I'; offers personal insight but may be biased or unreliable
Symbolism in novels
Symbolism in novels
Objects, colours, places representing abstract ideas
Novel essay word count
Novel essay word count
250-300 words
Imagery in novels
Imagery in novels
Appeals to senses; creates vivid impressions of characters/emotions
Evaluation in novel assessment
Evaluation in novel assessment
Forming reasoned judgements supported by textual evidence
Setting components
Setting components
Time, place, historical or cultural context