VCE Karen flashcards
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- Gist listening
- Listening for the main idea and speaker purpose before noting details; use it to predict likely answers and avoid being distracted by unfamiliar words.
- Detail listening
- Listening for specific facts such as names, numbers, times, and places; write them exactly as heard and check units or classifiers.
- Inference in listening
- Deriving unstated meaning by combining explicit facts with tone, hesitation, and evaluative words; the answer must be supported by evidence, not guessed.
- Speaker relationship
- The social link between speakers, signalled by address terms, honorifics, and politeness particles; it affects how directly a request or opinion is phrased.
- Time markers in Karen
- Words or particles that locate an event in time because Karen verbs are not inflected for tense; missing them can make sequence unclear.
- Final particles
- Sentence-final words that signal question type, politeness, emphasis, or speaker attitude; they can change a statement into a request.
- Tone minimal pair
- Two words with the same consonants and vowels but different tones and meanings; listening must treat pitch as a meaningful contrast, not emotion.
- Note-taking symbols
- Abbreviations and arrows used to record rapidly while listening; keep a personal key and expand notes immediately after the recording ends.
- Distractor in listening
- A mentioned detail that does not answer the question, often a repeated number or a speaker's aside; match each option to the exact prompt.
- Sequencing task
- An item asking you to order events; use chronological connectors and verb order, then verify against the narrative's opening setting and final outcome.
- Attitude question
- A prompt asking how a speaker feels; identify evaluative adjectives, intensifiers, and tone of voice, then choose the closest labelled emotion.
- Skimming for gist
- A quick read of title, headings, and first and last sentences to identify topic and purpose before answering detail questions.
- Scanning for details
- A targeted search for names, dates, numbers, or key terms without reading every word; move the eye quickly and mark matches.
- Pronoun reference
- The noun or phrase a pronoun points to; resolve it by checking number, honorific level, and which preceding noun fits the clause.
- Classifier
- A word used with a number when counting nouns, grouping them by category; its presence can help identify the noun being counted.
- Connector logic
- The relationship signalled by a linking word, such as cause, contrast, addition, or sequence; choose the answer that matches that relationship.
- Vocabulary in context
- Meaning inferred from the surrounding clause, word class, and parallel structure rather than a single dictionary gloss; check the inferred word in the sentence.
- Narrator versus character
- The difference between the voice telling the story and quoted speech; pronouns and particles may shift, so attribute opinions correctly.
- Evidence citation
- A specific word, phrase, or line from the text used to support an answer; it must directly relate to the question asked.
- Register in reading
- The formality level of a text, shown by address terms, honorifics, and sentence length; it helps identify audience and relationship.
- Main idea versus detail
- The main idea is the text's central point; details support it. A summary should state the main idea and only key supporting details.
- Text-type conventions
- Expected structure and language for a message, email, article, speech, or story; matching them shows audience awareness and earns communication marks.
- Register choice
- Selecting formal or informal pronouns, address terms, and politeness particles to suit the reader; inconsistent register weakens the text.
- Topic-comment structure
- A sentence pattern that names the topic first and then comments on it; Karen often omits a subject when context makes it clear.
- Time adverb necessity
- Because Karen verbs do not change for tense, adverbs or particles must show when an event happens; omit them and the timeline becomes vague.
- Classifier agreement
- Using the appropriate classifier with a number and noun; check the noun's category and do not drop the classifier in formal writing.
- Politeness particle
- A final particle that softens requests, marks respect, or changes emphasis; choose one that matches the reader's age and status.
- Discourse marker
- A connector that shows how sentences relate, such as contrast, cause, or sequence; it guides the reader through the argument or narrative.
- Paragraph unity
- One main idea per paragraph, supported by relevant sentences; a linking sentence connects it to the next paragraph's idea.
- Editing checklist
- A final pass for tone marks, vowel diacritics, pronoun consistency, connector logic, and word count; it catches errors that change meaning.
- Audience awareness
- Adjusting content, vocabulary, and politeness to the intended reader; it determines how much background information and formality are needed.
- Word-count control
- Planning the number of paragraphs and sentences before writing, then cutting repetition rather than key content to meet the task limit.