ENGLISH 8 Q2 REVIEWER

1. ENGLISH 8
REVIEW

2. I. Explaining Visual-Verbal Illustrations in Expository Text
• Visual refers to things that can be seen, visible things other
than printed words that are used in a communication
process.
• Verbal refers to written or spoken words
• Infographics (information graphic) is a representation of
information in a graphic format designed to make the data
easily understandable at a glance. It refers to things that
can be seen.

3. What is Expository Text?
Expository writing is a mode of writing in
which the purpose of the author is to inform,
explain, describe, or define his or her subject to
the reader.
Examples of expository texts are textbooks,
encyclopedias, scientific books/journals, atlases,
directions, guides, biographies, newspapers.

4. TABLES, GRAPHS AND INFORMATION MAP USED IN EXPOSITORY TEXT
Table is a data structure that organizes information into rows and columns. It
can be used to both store and display data in a structured format.
Pie Chart/Graph: It is useful in showing the proportional distribution of items
that make up one whole amount. It looks like a pie that is divided into
different parts.
Bar Graph: A bar graph can be defined as a chart or a graphical representation
of data, quantities or numbers using bars or strips.
Information Map: It is a research-based method for writing clear and user
focused information, based on the audience's needs and the purpose of the
information.

5. II. Using Opinion-Marking Signals
•Opinion expresses one’s view, belief and even
judgment. It cannot be proven true or false.
•Affirmation is the act of confirming something to be
true, or is a written or oral statement that confirms
something is true.
•Negation denial, contradiction, or a negative
statement.

6. What are opinion-marking signals?
Opinion-marking Signals are used in introducing one’s personal point of view,
in a specific time with his or her own perspective and style about a topic that
will complement the sentence.

7. Words used in expressing affirmation (agree) In my experience……
That is absolutely right.
As far as I’m concerned…..
I have nothing against it.
I believe that…
Yes, you’re right!
I’d like to point out that
That is indeed great.
That’s right Definitely.
No doubt about it That’s absolutely correct It seems…
I think…..
Certainly. It appears…
Probably Likely Possibly

8. Interpreting Multimodal Texts

9. What is Multimodal Text?
When we communicate we use different proceses or what we call modes.
When we combine two or more modes the texts we create are called
multimodal.
Modes can be through the use of language (spoken or written words), visual
(symbol, colour, texture, line, shape), audio (noises, silence, sounds, of
volume, beat, tempo, pitch, and rhythm), space (scale,boundaries, direction,
layout, and organisation of objects) and gesture (facial expression, eye
movements,dance, acting and action sequences)

10. Forms of Multimodal Texts
Paper-based - form of presentation in text and print
Digital - this media uses machine readable formats and
transmitted over the internet
Live - convey meaning through combinations of
various modes such as gestural, spatial, audio and oral
language.
Transmedia - refers to the combination of multiple
media forms Multimodal Texts

11. Comparing and Contrasting Opinions
OPINION - A view or judgement formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
FAMILIAR TEXTS are previously-taught books or passages used as a
practice text when students are learning a new skill.

12. Types of Familiar Text
LITERARY TEXT types are those that are used for entertainment purposes and
are not necessarily based on fact.
Examples of literary text types include narratives, recount, and diary entries.
FACTUAL TEXT types are those that are used for informative purposes. These
text types require information and knowledge of an event, concept or idea
and the impact that they have on an individual.
Examples of factual text types include information reports, exposition,
recount, explanation and discussion.

13. Comparing and Contrasting Own Opinion
Compare – having the same or common characteristics
Contrast – not the same as another or each other.

14. Recognizing Positive and Negative Messages Conveyed in a
Text
Message – is a piece of conveyed information in a text and is
often revealed through the author’s tone and word choice.
Tone – refers to author’s attitude towards the readers ofthe
message.
Word Choice – refers to specific vocabulary the writer uses
to convey meaning.

15. POSITIVE MESSAGE
• It provides good news, acceptance, and motivation.
• It often evokes warm feelings.
• It is assertive and straightforward.
• It is clear and uses simple phrasing and words.
• It does not use negating expressions.

16. NEGATIVE MESSAGE
•It presents information that is likely to
disappoint, upset, or anger the reader.
•It provides a news that the audience does
not want to hear, read, or receive.
•It makes someone feel less than pleasant.
•Some negating expressions used are not, no,
none, never, neither, and cannot.

17. REMEMBER!
A message, either positive or negative, must be
accurately received by its recipient for effective
communication to take place.

18. Types of Familiar Text
LITERARY TEXT types are those that are used for entertainment purposes and
are not necessarily based on fact.
Examples of literary text types include narratives, recount, and diary entries.
FACTUAL TEXT types are those that are used for informative purposes. These
text types require information and knowledge of an event, concept or idea
and the impact that they have on an individual.
Examples of factual text types include information reports, exposition,
recount, explanation and discussion.

19. Types of Familiar Text
LITERARY TEXT types are those that are used for entertainment purposes and
are not necessarily based on fact.
Examples of literary text types include narratives, recount, and diary entries.
FACTUAL TEXT types are those that are used for informative purposes. These
text types require information and knowledge of an event, concept or idea
and the impact that they have on an individual.
Examples of factual text types include information reports, exposition,
recount, explanation and discussion.