Free HSC Year 11 English EAL/D Flashcard Review
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What is a noun?
A word that names a person, place, thing or idea.
Give the three forms of the verb 'write'.
write, wrote, written (base, past simple, past participle).
When do we use the present perfect?
For past actions linked to now, often with since or for (She has lived here since 2022).
What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?
A synonym has a similar meaning; an antonym has the opposite meaning.
Name two markers that show an effect.
Therefore and consequently (also as a result, thus, so).
Which is followed by a noun phrase: because or due to?
Due to is followed by a noun phrase; because is followed by a clause.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone (although it was raining).
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses wrongly joined by only a comma.
What is a phrasal verb?
A verb plus a particle whose meaning is often new, such as give up or carry out.
What is a collocation?
Words that naturally go together, such as make a mistake or heavy rain.
What is a rhetorical question?
A question asked for effect, not to get an answer.
What does the pattern technique, evidence, effect, purpose help you do?
Write analysis that names a device, quotes it, explains its effect and links it to the writer's purpose.
What is representation?
The way a composer constructs a portrayal of a person, group, place or idea through choices of language, structure and viewpoint.
What is a perspective?
The position or point of view from which a subject is presented.
What is a genre convention?
A feature audiences expect from a genre, such as 'Once upon a time' in a fairy tale.
What does it mean to subvert a genre?
To deliberately break or twist its conventions, often to challenge the values it carries.
Why does subversion depend on conformity?
The audience must know the expected convention first, or they will not notice it has been broken.
What pattern should you use to explain a device?
Device, evidence, effect: name it, quote a short example, then explain what it makes the audience think or feel.
What is juxtaposition?
Placing contrasting ideas or images side by side to highlight a difference or conflict.
What is the effect of the pronouns 'we' and 'they'?
They create groups of insiders and outsiders, positioning the audience to side with 'we'.