This is an assignment that focuses on the Representations of concepts, identities and groups. The paper mostly focuses on the texts from Markus Zusaks ‘The Book Thief’.
Representations of concepts identities and groups
Representations of concepts, identities and groups
In this unit, you have explored individual and/or collective experiences and perspectives of the world through a variety of texts.An example is in Markus Zusaks ‘The Book Thief’. You have examined the way he constructs perspectives and representations of concepts, identities and also groups. All these through textual choices such as language, medium, style and text structures. Create an essay in which you offer a perspective on the representations of concepts, identities and/or groups in Markus Zusaks The Book Thief.
In your response, analyse how the novel conveys this representation through Markus Zusaks use of – Characters. Stylistic devices (e.g. imagery and figurative language). Literary devices (e.g. symbolism, metaphor, simile and irony) To complete this task you must: Create an essay that offers a considered, critical perspective. The essay also analyses the representation of a concept, identity and/or group in the text. Also, adds to ongoing, informed and public conversation about representations in texts. Select, synthesise, organise and sequence subject matter from the novel to support your perspective and achieve your purpose.
Position the audience to think in particular ways about the representations in the text, using generic conventions and a range of textual features of an essay. Use relevant quotes from the book to prove topic. Write this essay in present tense. Purpose: To inform and persuade through analysis.
Criteria to meet
Discerning analysis of perspectives and representations of concepts, identities, times and places in the text. Also, discerning analysis of the way’s cultural assumptions, attitudes, values and beliefs underpin the text and invite audiences to take up positions. Discerning analysis of the effects of aesthetic features and stylistic devices in the text.
Then, discerning use of the patterns and conventions of an essay and the role of the writer to achieve a particular purpose. Discerning selection and synthesis of subject matter to support perspectives. Discerning organisation and sequencing of subject matter, including discerning use of cohesive devices to emphasis ideas and connect parts of text. I have selected a topic for the essay although if you have a better topic to use, please let me know. Through the strength of her friendship with Max, she combats the stereotype of German youth at the time. Concept – Friendship Group – Youth in Germany Identity- Liesel
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