Starter quiz
- Which of the following best describes a travelogue?
- A detailed map created to tell a story.
- A scientific report on the climate and geography of a particular region.
- An account of someone's experiences and observations while travelling. ✓
- A fictional story set in a distant land with imaginary characters and events.
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- If a text was published in 1890, what century is it from?
- 17th
- 18th
- 19th ✓
- 20th
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- Which of these words does not link to the stereotypical view of women and femininity in the 18th and 19th centuries?
- kind
- gentle
- quiet
- polite
- aggressive ✓
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- What does it mean to 'conform'?
- to have the most power or influence in a situation
- to behave or think in a socially acceptable way ✓
- a simplified belief about a group of people
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- Which word beginning with 's' can be described as 'a simplified belief about a group of people'?
- 'stereotype' ✓
- Which sentence best describes the societal expectations of women in the 19th century?
- Women were expected to pursue higher education and professional careers.
- Women were primarily expected to focus on domestic and care-giving roles. ✓
- Women were encouraged to participate in political leadership and public debates.
- Women were considered equal partners in all aspects of economic and social life.
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Exit quiz
- Nellie Bly's book 'Around the World in 72 Days' was published in which century?
- 16th
- 17th
- 18th
- 19th ✓
- 20th
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- The starting sentence of 'Around the World in 72 Days' is "What gave me the idea?". Which language device is Bly using to hook her reader in?
- statistics
- a direct address
- a simile
- a rhetorical question ✓
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- Which definition best describes the word 'elixir'?
- a magical or medicinal potion ✓
- a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like
- a conclusion based on information
- a person who is shy or timid
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- Which word beginning with 'i' can be used to describe an opinion that is based on evidence and available information?
- 'informed' ✓
- Why does Nellie Bly describe her idea to travel around the world in less than 80 days as “wild and visionary”?
- It was a well-established tradition.
- It was unconventional and ambitious, especially for a woman at that time. ✓
- It was a simple and recognisable plan.
- It was a repetitive task.
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- How did societal views on women in the 19th century influence the editor’s initial decision about Bly’s journey in 'Around the World in 72 Days'?
- They believed women were more capable than men.
- They thought only men could handle such a trip. ✓
- They wanted to prove that women were equal to men.
- They had no influence at all.
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Key learning points
- ‘Around the World in 72 Days’ is an example of a travelogue.
- Nellie Bly challenges societal expectations of women in the 19th century.
- Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence.
- Effective discussions will involve taking turns, developing ideas, using evidence and responding to other speakers.
Common misconception
Opinions are just what you think and don't need to be informed by anything.
Opinions should be informed by available information or evidence. For example: prior knowledge, contextual information and the writer's language choices, can all help to create informed opinions.
Keywords
Deduce - to reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on available information or evidence
Elixir - a magical or medicinal potion, often used metaphorically to describe something highly desirable or life-changing
Visionary - a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like
Timidly - to behave with a lack of courage or confidence or act to shy
Informed - to use evidence and available information to create an opinion
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