Starter quiz
- Which of the following is the best definition of imagery in a text?
- a figure of speech that involves an exaggerated statement
- the creation of mental pictures in the mind of the reader ✓
- the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
- the overall structure of a text
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- What is the usual function of a prologue?
- to introduce the main characters in detail
- to concisely summarise the entire plot of the story
- to provide background information or set the stage for the story ✓
- to conclude the story with an impactful resolution
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- Which of the following is a synonym for the word 'event'?
- occurrence ✓
- object
- idea
- thought
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- Which of the following is a synonym for 'dramatic'?
- ordinary
- subtle
- emotional ✓
- calm
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- Which of the following is the best definition of a theme?
- the main or most likeable characters in a story
- the central idea or underlying message in a text ✓
- the sequence of events in a story
- the setting or location where the story takes place
- your ideas after reading the text
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- Which of the following is the best definition of 'symbolism'?
- the use of exaggerated statements for effect
- the repetition of sounds in a text
- using objects represent ideas or qualities ✓
- using words that sound like their meanings
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Exit quiz
- A memoir is usually written in ...
- the first person ✓
- the second person
- the third person
- the present tense
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- Which country does Hyeonseo Lee escape from as detailed in 'The Girl with Seven Names'?
- 'North Korea ' ✓
- When we are explaining a personal response to a text, which two of the following should we do?
- discuss how the text made us feel personally ✓
- analyse the historical context of the text
- describe specific passages that resonated with us ✓
- compare the text to other works of literature
- evaluate the writer's style and techniques
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- Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
- event⇔occurrence ✓
- surveillance⇔monitoring ✓
- autocratic⇔dictatorial ✓
- encroaching⇔invading ✓
- When analysing imagery, we should ...
- consider its connotations and its links to theme and context. ✓
- consider the level of vocabulary sophistication.
- ignore the context as much as possible.
- investigate the origins of the words used.
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- Which of the following words could be used to describe the North Korean regime as detailed in 'The Girl with Seven Names'?
- oppressive ✓
- hopeful
- open minded
- restrictive ✓
- free
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Key learning points
- A dramatic account is likely to be full of emotion, danger and conflict.
- We expect an account of an event to be fact based and significant.
- When talking about our response to a text, it is important to reference details and explain how it affected us.
- Analysing language means looking at what it suggests.
- We an also link the writer’s choices to the wider themes and ideas.
Common misconception
Students may think that Lee's account is true of all North Koreans.
Draw attention to the fact the book is a memoir. It is personal and about what she recalls and what she felt. The context helps us appreciate her own experience.
Keywords
Memoir - a first person written record of a person's own life and experiences
Autocratic - demanding that people obey completely, without asking or caring about anyone else's opinions
Surveillance - the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army
Encroaching - the act of gradually taking away someone else's rights, time, work or privacy
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