Module A: Experience Through Language (Distinctively Visual) Core text: The Shoehorn Sonata John Misto

What does the syllabus say? In their and students explore the ways the images we see and / or visualise in texts are . Students consider how the forms of of different texts create these images, affect interpretation and . Students examine their , in addition to other texts providing examples of the distinctively . responding composing created language shape meaning prescribed text visual

The module requires you to: have as the focus of your therefore, you also need to have it as the focus of your so, in other words, how can language and change our of ourselves and other people throughout the world? study language writing shape perceptions

Your option is ‘Distinctively Visual’ That means you will consider the way language and are used to shape meaning. how have used visual images to . messages or portray meaning how emphasis of particular aspects of a . , or build meaning. visual images composers send event character relationship

Images come from … the used in the text the imagery that is conveyed through language, including or it may help to consider , gestures, , and how these convey meaning you would also need to consider costume, style, . Mise-en-scene generally. visual imagery dialogue stage directions body language facial expressions tone of voice setting

You will need to think about the way the playwright has combined physical characterisation visual imagery language stage directions to fully understand the plot important themes emotional characterisation the writer’s purpose

Remembering that your core text is a play. It needs to be watched as . The staging contribute to the overall impact of the text. theatre techniques

To engage fully with the ideas presented in the text think about the defining in your life decisions that have your life the ways in which events beyond our control can affect our your right to physical and emotional as women the ability of the human spirit to hardships moments affected futures freedom endure