Textual Techniques

[iambored]

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Originally Posted by Seraph

no no no not just syntactical entities that are unable to match data items in the particular programming language!!

SYNTAX is an english technique im sure of it

yes

syntax refers to the word order of the language.
tomorrow i'll go to the shops
i'll go to the shops tomorrow

^ different syntax

how is this a technique? possibly, the first one mentions 'tomorrow' first therefore emphasising it

[Kitaiko]

I'm quite sure it's more than just the word order. I was only using the programming language as an example, as it's so clear. Syntax of a language refers to the rules for forming admissible sentences.

e.g.

I do not know where my dogs have gone. Abides by the syntax of the English language.

I do not know where my dogs are at. Violates the English syntax, as it ends the sentence with a preposition.

I do not know where my dog's have gone. Violates the English syntax, as it has an apostrophe in an illegal position.

By your definition, syntax is a technique. But by my definition I don't think it is.

[Ziff]

Originally Posted by Kitaiko

I'm quite sure it's more than just the word order. I was only using the programming language as an example, as it's so clear. Syntax of a language refers to the rules for forming admissible sentences.

e.g.

I do not know where my dogs have gone. Abides by the syntax of the English language.

I do not know where my dogs are at. Violates the English syntax, as it ends the sentence with a preposition.

I do not know where my dog's have gone. Violates the English syntax, as it has an apostrophe in an illegal position.

By your definition, syntax is a technique. But by my definition I don't think it is.

Syntax can be broken as a technique.

E.g. "Where my hoes at?" - It's colloquial and stylised.

A lot of songs and poetry wreak havoc with proper syntax for their own purposes and means, this is why it's a technique.

[Kitaiko]

That's true, deliberate disregard for the syntax could be a technique.

[edit] Made it more friendly, sounded like I was attacking you [/edit]

[MuffinMan]

What do you call the technique where you imply that something is going to happen in the future in texts?

[MuffinMan]

I remembered... that would be called forshadowing

[babii-boo]

Has n e 1 got a list of film techniques?

[Sepulchres]

^^ Try reading the thread. They have come up previosuly.

[shy-guy]

The study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentence structure are combined to form grammatical sentences.

A publication, such as a book, that presents such rules.

The pattern of formation of sentences or phrases in a language.

Such a pattern in a particular sentence or discourse.

(www.dictionary.com)

[**freakstar87**]

has this thread been stickied before? if no then i'm surprised this hasn't been stickied yet
there's so many good techniques here

[jackal8]

um anyone got anyideas on
how camera angles and lighting and (what is) characterization
is used in finding nemor the pixAR film

would be much appreciated need it tongiht!
thanks ppl

=)

[nosadness]

could any be like real good and put these notes together into heading like peom and article?

[rajsc]

Great Job Everyone.....these are some nice techniques!
Hmmmm....since i am replying i might as well add something....
ok for films..
you could use
Chroma Key......this is a visual effect.
basically guys this tool allows superman to fly...
ever notice in the making of films how you see a light green screen behind the actors.
that is used so only the actors are captured..
the background can be changed....to Space......the moon.....mars....new zealand!
lol ok ok ok im losing it
Anyway in some strange way you can add 'chroma key' i hope....
ummm
ill add one to the prose:
Use of Short Sentence - powerful...deep.meaningful...
lol

[Dragie]

Originally Posted by crazylilmonkee

whats the purpose of enjambment?

Enjambment is not a line break it is actually when the lines run on (says my teacher) so the effect this has is that it allows detail build up therefore a more descriptive perspective on an otherwise plain idea.

[tamorapierce13]

If any of this helps, you're welcome to it.

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Feature article:
 Cleverly worded and emotionally loaded headline (capture audience interest)
 Subheading
 “Drop quote” to summarise a matter of concern or to entertain the responder
 Visual text with story appeal
 Emotionally engaging and thought-provoking lead paragraph which introduces the central idea or thesis and indicates the context. Usually linked to headline and visual text
 Short paragraphs which elaborate on or develop the central idea in the lead paragraph. These paragraphs rely on background information, intellectually challenging ideas, imagery, persuasive techniques and humour to hold the reader’s interest and to persuade her/him to agree with the composer’s opinion
 Concluding statement which is a final attempt to win the reader’s support and reinforces the thesis (gives the article a circular structure)
 Style includes opinion – a mixture of main points, facts and emotional content
 A persuasive voice to suit the composer’s purpose (1st, 2nd, 3rd person)
 Persuasive techniques i.e. emotional appeal; emotive words to convey attitude; rhetorical questions; selective use of facts; quotations or comments by important people (experts and witnesses, etc); humour
 Imaginative language to evoke the presence of an event, person, place, atmosphere/mood
 With website articles: talk directly to each individual member of your mass audience (use the active voice)

Speech (transcript):
 Conversational language, rhetorical questions
 Language features like simile, hyperbole, idioms (engage audience and keep them interested in the interview)
 Repetition
 Emotional language
 1st person and directly involving the audience
 Imagery
 Hand movements - gestures etc
 Rhetorical questions
 Mimics natural speech patterns
 Vowel sounds
 Anecdotes and rhetorical questions
 Keep your sentences and paragraphs short
 In your conclusion: remind the audience of your topic material, cover your points again, catch the audience's attention for the last time and then give the audience something to clap about

Interview (transcript):
 An interview is the same regardless of whether it’s on TV, radio or email
 You can include stage directions in a TV interview – although this is really unnecessary
 Introduce your characters with a bit of a blurb at the top of your page
 Might use a date and maybe a title (i.e. radio interview with Joe Boss, 2UE)
 Language should be appropriate to the characters’ usual tone and manner of speech
 Don’t use colloquial language unless it’s appropriate to the character’s context
 Choose your questions carefully – this is what you’ll write when you’re planning

Discussion (transcript):
 Similar to an interview, but more conversational
 Entertaining; two equal characters
 Choose characters with differing views
 When planning write out your major points, but write out your points of discussion as well – both sides of the argument

Letter:
 Address at the top right-hand corner of the page
 A date
 A greeting or salutation, reflecting the relationship
 Body of the letter (information given in the form of news items, point of view, questions asked and action requested)
 Ending
 A complimentary close and signature
 Conversational tone (exclamation marks, dashes and question marks)
 More concern with emotion than facts; first person speaker “I”
 Vocabulary to reflect the relationship between sender and receiver
 Non-standard grammar, written down speech; colloquialisms
 Brief and direct or to-the-point messages
 A variety of sentence structures, and imagery and persuasive strategies that are linked with the purpose for writing the letter
 Short paragraphs
 Attempt to engage readers emotionally as well as proposing an interesting idea

Review:
 Headline (puns, alliteration, emotive and imaginative words) and graphics
 Content that gives details about the artistic work, but avoids telling the reader the ending
 A description of the key features of the artistic work that contains a point of view or personal response
 A concluding paragraph that includes a judgement of the artistic work
 Lively use of language to inform, entertain and influence the reader
 Descriptive language and emotive words to convey attitudes or judgements
 Action verbs written in the present tense
 Context and description of artistic work
 Information and comments on particular aspects of the story
 A development of a point of view from which the reviewer describes and judges the work
 In your orientation, identify the text being reviewed and comment on its publication date, genre and its special qualities. Mention any cultural values in the text’s context. Identify to whom it may appeal. Say what it is about and introduce its main themes
 Discuss the text’s strengths and weaknesses, and the quality of its techniques
 Evaluate the text’s message and the effectiveness of its narrative and persuasive strategies
 Conclude with your own personal responses to the text’s message, events and characters
 Use 3rd person and present-tense verbs to give your text a sense of timelessness
 Add your own rating

Diary entry:
 Date, 1st person and sentence fragments (formal paragraphs not necessary)
 Personal record of thoughts, feelings and events of your life
 Draw or doodle pictures to give your entries a more realistic feel
 Length of entry will vary from day-to-day
 Experiment with language and styles
 Appropriate to use slang

Journal entry:
 Similar to diary but written to be read by others and is therefore more formal in language and presentation
 Record of events for a specific purpose

Report:
 General statement or classification
 Description
 Technical language
 Simple present tense
 Generalised terms