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Re: 50 in English, available for queries :)
« Reply #330 on: June 12, 2014, 10:17:12 am »
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If you're going out of your way to learn new words, there's no way you'll be able to memorise them all, so what I did was keep a list at the back of my english workbook with the word, its definition, and an example of how it's used. But since you aren't in year 12 and you'll presumably change workbooks, or maybe even go digital, I think keeping a little notebook nearby is probably best.
In terms of what you're reading, you can mix it up a little. Once in awhile, try to read above your level though. This will ensure you're actually learning and challenging yourself rather than remaining comfortable at the same level. This can be draining though, so some Young Adult/Hunger Games type stuff can be a good reprise. I've listed some good dystopian fiction on the Context Examples thread if you need a starting point.

VCAA doesn't actually prescribe the duration or conditions of the SAC, just the recommended word length. So some schools will give you 50 minutes, exam conditions and an unseen prompt, others will give you the prompt weeks in advance, 5 hours across 5 days, and the teacher will walk you through everything. This is where moderation comes into play to ensure no one has an unfair advantage. So that first school would have their marks scaled up, the second would have their marks scaled down, and most others in the state fit somewhere in between. Supposedly it gives everyone an equal chance at high marks, though ultimately your exam will be the biggest contributing factor.
They do vary though; some of mine were 50 minutes, some 90. And I know of teachers who will extend a SAC for a day or two if everyone is struggling. It all depends on the school, and hopefully this will still be the case when you get to VCE :)

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Re: 50 in English, available for queries :)
« Reply #331 on: June 12, 2014, 07:33:08 pm »
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Hey Lauren,

For a 'structure' analytical text response for a novel that has flashbacks interspersed throughout the text, how would I explore flashbacks within the body paragraphs? Moreover, because I'm studying Cat's Eye, the chapter titles are based on paintings the protagonist has drawn throughout her life would it be appropriate to talk about these iconographic symbols in a structure essay? If so, how would I relate it to the broader notion of 'structure'?

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« Reply #332 on: June 12, 2014, 08:33:40 pm »
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Yes, from what I understand of your plan, I think that would be okay. You'd have to be careful with your writing ability, and whether or not you're capable of creating such a convincing premise to begin with. Also, it might seem like a bit of a flimsy premise to build upon. The twist can be the crux of your piece, but there has to be development elsewhere too; they can't really give you credit just for demonstrating that.
But props for trying something different; SACs are for taking risks, sometimes. It sounds like you're on the right track, best of luck for tomorrow :)

Valyria:
You can incorporate flashbacks like you would any other evidence. Your discussion doesn't have to be chronological, in fact for structural questions it can be better to jump around and look at many different parts of the text. I'm not too familiar with Cat's Eye, but yes those vignette-sounding-things could form a nice link, eg: 'Attwood's visual representation of the headless chicken, as seen at the beginning of chapter 2, is dominated by a sense of gore and senselessness. She mirrors this in her writing by emphasising the "hungry bloodlust" of the butcher, as well as having her childish narrator gaze in uncomprehending wonder at the spectacle. Thus this iconography compliments the text's overall ambiance of death and decay... etc.'
Like I said, I'm not too familiar with this one, but you get the idea :)

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Re: 50 in English, available for queries :)
« Reply #333 on: June 12, 2014, 09:14:15 pm »
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Hey Lauren could you please reply to my email :P

I've got questions there and I cbf putting it on this forum  :)
Why don't you copy and paste it?
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« Reply #334 on: June 12, 2014, 11:08:47 pm »
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I sacrificed quantity for quality and relevance to the prompt...

Hope this goes ok... I even tailored some of my 'supreme' outside sources to still be relevant....

Fingers crossed ?!?!?!?!

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« Reply #335 on: June 13, 2014, 10:47:11 am »
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Valyria:
You can incorporate flashbacks like you would any other evidence. Your discussion doesn't have to be chronological, in fact for structural questions it can be better to jump around and look at many different parts of the text.

I may have misinterpreted what you meant by jumping around but shouldn't the body paragraphs for a structure question be based on exposition, incitement etc.? Wouldn't jumping around render the structural ordering of my body paragraphs redundant?

I'm not too familiar with Cat's Eye, but yes those vignette-sounding-things could form a nice link, eg: 'Attwood's visual representation of the headless chicken, as seen at the beginning of chapter 2, is dominated by a sense of gore and senselessness. She mirrors this in her writing by emphasising the "hungry bloodlust" of the butcher, as well as having her childish narrator gaze in uncomprehending wonder at the spectacle. Thus this iconography compliments the text's overall ambiance of death and decay... etc.'
Like I said, I'm not too familiar with this one, but you get the idea :)

That was finesse! Thanks :)
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« Reply #336 on: June 13, 2014, 04:17:28 pm »
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I may have misinterpreted what you meant by jumping around but shouldn't the body paragraphs for a structure question be based on exposition, incitement etc.? Wouldn't jumping around render the structural ordering of my body paragraphs redundant?
What I meant was you don't have to order your evidence chronologically. If you'r looking at a specific character or how an idea unfolds throughout the text, then you can 'jump around' in the sense that your discussion can begin with: 'Atwood's eventual punishment of character X is foreshadowed by an overwhelming sense of unease throughout the text. This is primarily accomplished through the use of __ from the outset, though this reaches its zenith when ___ happens later on. This occurs as a result of X's flashback in which he is reminded of the horrors of his past... etc.'
Don't feel as though you have to summarise the story chronologically or make a big exposition dump in order to talk about it. You still have to explain your examples, but you can assume your assessor has a basic knowledge of the text.

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« Reply #337 on: June 19, 2014, 04:32:40 pm »
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Hey Lauren :)

Could you please explain Marxism
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« Reply #338 on: June 19, 2014, 08:01:28 pm »
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Hey Rod,

saw this question and as a bit of a political nut, I'm going to attempt to do this response justice (I'm sure Lauren won't mind ;) ):

Generally accredited to one of the most well known political philosophers of all time - Karl Marx, Marxism is set of philosophical beliefs pertaining to resource allocation, political empowerment and general matters of class equality for citizens in a modernised society.

Karl Marx believed that it was a problem that the METHODS OF PRODUCTION (factories, farms etc.) and the PROFITS of labour were worked for and produced by the average citizen (proletariats) but nearly always ended up in the hands of a small, upper-class elite. Over time this inequality would inevitably lead to a revolution by the working classes and as a result, would eventually lead to a communist society where class was equal and the methods and fruits of production would be shared equally amongst all.

TL;DR - Marxism supports an equal distribution of resources amongst all people, a watered-down version of more radical communism.



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Re: 50 in English, available for queries :)
« Reply #339 on: June 19, 2014, 10:13:17 pm »
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Hi Lauren,
can u please explain to me what this short poem is trying to imply?
stump of a figtree, useless kind of wood,
was i once; then the carpenter, not sure
whether to make a priapus or a stool
opted for god...

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« Reply #340 on: June 19, 2014, 11:02:45 pm »
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Hey Rod,

saw this question and as a bit of a political nut, I'm going to attempt to do this response justice (I'm sure Lauren won't mind ;) ):

Generally accredited to one of the most well known political philosophers of all time - Karl Marx, Marxism is set of philosophical beliefs pertaining to resource allocation, political empowerment and general matters of class equality for citizens in a modernised society.

Karl Marx believed that it was a problem that the METHODS OF PRODUCTION (factories, farms etc.) and the PROFITS of labour were worked for and produced by the average citizen (proletariats) but nearly always ended up in the hands of a small, upper-class elite. Over time this inequality would inevitably lead to a revolution by the working classes and as a result, would eventually lead to a communist society where class was equal and the methods and fruits of production would be shared equally amongst all.

TL;DR - Marxism supports an equal distribution of resources amongst all people, a watered-down version of more radical communism.
Great explanation! Thanks heaps Sparks :)
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« Reply #341 on: June 21, 2014, 06:34:42 pm »
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Rod:

I think sparked pretty much covered everything :) Though I would add, there's a distinction to be made between theoretical Marxism and a Marxist society in practice. The general consensus is that true Marxist communism has never been achieved, and that the socialist states that exist now/ have existed in the past are involve deviations from the original philosophy.
But if you're looking at Marxist readings of texts, then knowing the theory should help immensely. Often Marxist readings focus on the 'bourgeoisie' and the 'proletariat' ie. the capitalist class who control the wealth/means of production vs. the working class, with a favoured view of the latter, obviously. So a lot of period literature eg. Austen, Dickens etc. can be read through a Marxist lens in that its message is one of social equality and equal distribution; even if this is not what the author intended, there can still be ideological undertones or allusions.


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hmm.. if this is from Horace's Satire like I think it is, then you might have a slight mistranslation (or an alternate one?)
I was once a fig-tree’s trunk, a lump of useless wood,
Till the carpenter, uncertain whether to carve Priapus
Or a stool, decided on the god.

It's mainly the carpenter bit that's different in the original. Nonetheless, ignoring the historical context, the poem seems to be exploring the limits of creation and potential. The speaker employs prosopopoeia in speaking through the voice of a tree trunk/wood, describing his own transformation, and how his form is at the mercy and whim of his 'creator.' The carpenter could carve the wood into Priapus, one of the Greek fertility gods, or a stool; in a way this is like a spectrum of importance: a god that is worshiped and revered, or a stool that is sat on, stepped on and generally ignored. From memory the passage goes on to become the voice of Priapus, since the carpenter has given him the form of a god, it is only natural for the speaker to adopt a new voice. It then goes on to explore the limits of this new creation (not sure how much context you have/need) but I think the poem's central message is one of creative potential and malleability.

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« Reply #342 on: June 21, 2014, 10:00:13 pm »
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thanks lauren
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« Reply #343 on: June 24, 2014, 10:19:41 pm »
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thank you Lauren :)

can you help me derive the meaning of this quote too?
“Even   a   wool   merchant   has   not   only   to   buy   cheap   and   sell   dear   but   also   ensure   that   the   
wool   trade   continues   unimpeded"
 
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« Reply #344 on: June 24, 2014, 10:32:26 pm »
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how to go more "in depth" in identity and belonging concepts.

example prompt: there always costs to the individual in belonging to a group
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