Component

Component: Language Study within an Area of Study

Question 1

Paper 1 Section I Question 1 - 2002 HSC

Read three texts: a magazine article; a website page; and reviews and facts about a film. Answer questions about the content; purpose; language, images and layout. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper on the increasing popularity of adventure activities.

Question 1

Paper 1 Section I Question 1 - 2001 HSC

Read diary extracts about a school trip to the Kimberley area of north-west Australia. Answer questions about the content, language features and language techniques. Compare the language features of two diary entries and analyse how the features present a change in perspective.

Question 2

Paper 1 Section II Question 2 - 2002 HSC

Explain the ways perspectives are shaped by the composers.

Question 2

Paper 1 Section I Question 2 - 2001 HSC

Read three texts (an advertisement, an evaluative comment and a cartoon) showing different perspectives on travel. (a) Name one perspective and explain how the language and layout shape the perspective. (b) Explain how different perspectives on travel are communicated. (c) Write a short article for your student magazine recommending one of the travel experiences.

Question 3

Paper 1 Section II Question 3 - 2001 HSC

Explain how different perspectives in one of the set texts are influenced by individuality, personal history and culture.