Starter quiz
- The novella 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' was first published in 1886. As such its first audiences were ...
- Victorians ✓
- Edwardians
- Elizabethans
- Georgians
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- Stevenson was influenced by the works of Charles Darwin in the novella. He had recently published a book called 'On the Origin of Species'. What theory did this book popularise?
- 'Evolution' ✓
- What is being described here: 'the circumstances in which a text was written'?
- Context ✓
- Characterisation
- Writer's intention
- Theme
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- 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' contains conventions of monstrosity, moral ambiguity and experimentation. These are conventions of the ...
- gothic genre. ✓
- romance genre.
- tragedy genre.
- comedy genre.
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- What is the correct definition of the word 'generalisation'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'Avoid making a generalisation without considering specific cases.'
- a statement applied to more things than to which it directly applies ✓
- a statement applied randomly to things to which it doesn't apply
- a statement that is factually incorrect
- a statement that is overused
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- What is the definition of the word 'theme'? Here it is used in a sentence: 'The movie had a theme of love.'
- A repeated idea in a story ✓
- An ignored idea in a story
- A hidden idea in a story
- An entertaining idea in a story
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Exit quiz
- Context must be ______ and avoid generalisations.
- precise ✓
- detailed
- clear
- extended
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- 'Victorians were overly obsessed with reputation.' Which of the below highlights best why this is not an effective contextual reference?
- It is a generalisation. ✓
- It is untrue.
- It is effective.
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- Context needs to focus on ...
- themes and concepts. ✓
- facts and history.
- the writer and their life.
- the Victorian era generally.
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- How can context be 'anchored in the text'?
- by using relevant quotations and contextual references to support it ✓
- by showing a detailed knowledge of the plot to support it
- by showing a detailed knowledge of Stevenson's life to support it
- by effectively key elements of relevant characters to support it
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- Which of the following contextual points could link to the theme of religion in relation to 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
- Fall of man ✓
- Science vs. Religion ✓
- Victorian religious attitudes ✓
- Repression
- False appearances
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- Read this sentence: In 'Jekyll & Hyde', Lanyon’s reaction shows how characters return to their religious beliefs when facing difficult situations. What part of an analytical response is this sentence?
- topic sentence ✓
- writer's intention
- concluding sentence
- supporting detail
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Key learning points
- Context must be precise and avoid generalisations.
- Context needs to be anchored to the text by linking it to quotations.
- Context needs to be interwoven with analysis and used to develop inferences.
- Context needs to focus on key themes and concepts and not on isolated historical facts.
- Context can be used to explain the writer's intention and support the overarching argument of the essay.
Common misconception
Context is a bolt-on and can just be added onto the end of a paragraph.
Context should be a considered and interwoven part of any essay.
Keywords
Theme - A repeated idea in a story is known as a theme. Concealment is a theme in 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
Concept - An abstract idea is known as a concept.
Context - Context concerns the circumstances in which a text was written; context helps us to understand the writer’s intentions further.
Writer's intention - If an author sets out to deliver a social message or critique, this is known as the writer’s intention.
Generalisation - If a statement is applied to more things than to which it directly applies, then it is known as a generalisation.
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