1
Q
What’s representation
A
-how lang presents people, groups, ideas or events
-it shapes how readers perfect them and can reflect social, cultural viewpoints
2
Q
What are the types of representations
A
positive/negative/neutral - tone or attitude conveyed
Stereotypical?
Explicit/implicit- directly stated or suggested through lang choice
3
Q
Social and cultural context in representations
A
-who’s writing and for what purpose
-how may gender age social class and political ideology affect way a groups represented
4
Q
Tip for exam answers
A
Point- identify how someone/groups represented
Evidence- quote lang features
Analysis- explain effects of those features
Reader response- consider how audience may interpret it
