Starter quiz
- In 'The Twisted Tree' what is the name of the character who gives Martha a lift from the ferry?
- Stig
- Olav ✓
- Mormor
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- In 'The Twisted Tree', what does Martha wear after her accident?
- a glove
- a sling
- a charm bracelet
- sunglasses ✓
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- In 'The Twisted Tree', Mormor has a dog. What is the dog's name?
- Merlin
- Gregory
- Gandalf ✓
- Dumbledore
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- Which word beginning with 'p' describes the main character in a text?
- 'protagonist ' ✓
- What does the definition 'the time and place in which the events of a piece of writing take place' refer to?
- theme
- charactersiation
- plot
- setting ✓
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- Which word beginning with 'S' could be used to describe Martha's powers in 'The Twisted Tree'?
- 'supernatural' ✓
Exit quiz
- In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of Olav's wife?
- 'Yrsa' ✓
- In 'The Twisted Tree' the island is called Skjebne, what does this name translate to?
- mistress
- wandered
- fate or destiny ✓
- the lady
- little island
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- In 'The Twisted Tree', the writer describes the tree has having a "heart" that pulsates. Which technique is being used here?
- personification ✓
- pathetic fallacy
- alliteration
- simile
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- Which of these answers is true about the island of Skjebne in 'The Twisted Tree'?
- it's fictional ✓
- it's a real place in Norway
- it's name means "mistress"
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- An effective discussion involves ...
- taking turns. ✓
- providing evidence. ✓
- interrupting.
- responding to the other speaker. ✓
- disagreeing for the sake of it.
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- Which answer best describes the word 'erratic'?
- feeling trapped and wanting to escape
- irregular or lacking consistency ✓
- feeling trapped and wanting to escape
- causing fear or dread
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Key learning points
- Yrsa and Olav, the neighbours, are concerned that Martha is at the house alone.
- Martha sees a picture of her ancestors who conjure spells.
- Martha feels Mormor's clothes and realises she died in anguish.
- Fog in literature often symbolises secrecy or foreboding.
- The tree seems unnatural and decaying.
Common misconception
That discussions are just 'chats' and aren't that important.
Think about all of the times you may need to use your verbal skills e.g. an interview or presentation. Being able to articulate yourself well verbally is an important skill to have.
Keywords
Formidable - causing fear or dread
Furtive - behaving or acting in a secret or sly way
Erratic - irregular or lacking consistency
Scrutiny - intense observation or examination
Anguish - an extreme sense of anger, resulting in murderous thoughts
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