Starter quiz
- What does the word 'nostalgia' mean?
- feeling of discontent or resentment aroused by another's possessions
- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern towards something
- showing compassion or understanding towards another's emotions or situation
- understanding and sharing another's feelings, perspectives, and experiences
- emotional longing for past experiences or moments, accompanied by fond memories ✓
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- If the meaning of something is uncertain and it is open to multiple interpretations, we could describe it as...
- 'ambiguous' ✓
- Words such as 'perhaps', 'possibly', 'may', 'suggests', that offer a response rather than stating it as a concrete fact are examples of __________ language.
- inventive
- alternative
- tentative ✓
- exhaustive
- ablative
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- Match up each of these words to the correct meaning.
- rural⇔relating to countryside areas, villages or farming communities ✓
- urban⇔relating to cities or densely populated areas; modern and diverse ✓
- media⇔channels of communication, such as newspapers, TV, and the internet ✓
- agricultural⇔relating to farming or cultivation of crops/livestock for food ✓
- wholesome⇔embodying purity, goodness, and moral integrity ✓
- yearning⇔deep longing or intense desire for something ✓
- What is symbolism?
- repeating words at the beginning of successive clauses or phrases for emphasis
- series of items in a sentence without conjunctions, creating a sense of urgency
- attribution of human characteristics to non-human entities, animals, or objects
- signifying ideas, emotions or concepts through concrete objects or actions ✓
- repetition of hissing "s" or "sh" sounds in speech or writing for effect
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- Analysis should be led by __________ and supported by evidence from the text.
- identification of writer's methods
- key quotations
- key ideas/inferences ✓
- wider contextual knowledge
- facts about the text
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Exit quiz
- What is 'moral value'?
- belief in something without proof, often associated with religion
- beliefs governing right and wrong conduct, guiding ethical decisions and actions ✓
- confidential information kept hidden or undisclosed
- stimulus sparking creativity, motivation, or profound emotions
- convincing someone to adopt a belief through reasoning or manipulation
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- Match each relationship type to the correct definition.
- platonic⇔intimate friendship without romantic or sexual involvement ✓
- romantic⇔often involving passion, intimacy, and emotional connection ✓
- familial⇔characterised by blood ties, kinship, or close emotional bonds ✓
- How does line 5 from 'Letters from Yorkshire' imply that the speaker may have unrequited romantic feelings for the man from Yorkshire?
- She is being ironic when she says that it's "not" a romantic relationship.
- The second half of the line implies the speaker hopes the situation will change
- The phrasing sounds like a sound-bite, as if she may be repeating his words. ✓
- The line mentions "romance" which is love associated with passion and intimacy.
- "Simply" reveals the speaker is willing to rise to challenge of wooing this man.
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- Which of these key ideas would you not associate with 'Letters from Yorkshire'?
- distance
- nostalgia
- friendship
- bereavement ✓
- longing
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- Many have argued that 'Letters from Yorkshire' is about platonic friends whereas others have argued there is a familial connection, suggesting that Dooley based the male character on her...
- brother
- father ✓
- uncle
- grandfather
- husband
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- In 'Letters from Yorkshire' Dooley seems to depict an ambiguous relationship which could be __________, romantic or familial.
- platonic
- sentimental
- kindred
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Key learning points
- The speaker is enriched and comforted by her long-distance correspondence with a friend.
- Although their relationship is distanced, the speaker treasures it and looks forward to the man's letters.
- Dooley spent time living in the countryside so this could be a reflection of her longing to return to a natural setting.
- Dooley seems to depict an ambiguous relationship which could be platonic, romantic or familial.
- The speaker's admiration for her friend/relative causes her to question her own life choices.
Common misconception
The poem is about a long-distance romantic relationship.
The relationship between the speaker and the man who sends her letters is ambiguous; it could be platonic, romantic or familial.
Keywords
Sentimental - emotional attachment or value often associated with memories.
Ambiguous - having an unclear meaning or one that has multiple interpretations.
Platonic - intimate friendship devoid of romantic or sexual involvement.
Moral value - beliefs governing right and wrong conduct, guiding ethical decisions and actions.
Kindred - sharing similar qualities, interests, or origins.
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