Starter quiz
- 'A narrative about people and events, usually including an interesting plot' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
- 'story' ✓
- 'Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases' is the definition of which word beginning with 'u'?
- 'universal' ✓
- The main idea or underlying meaning that a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work is called the ...
- atmosphere
- theme ✓
- tone
- mood
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- 'The idea that each person should think and act independently rather than depending on others' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?
- 'individualism' ✓
- 'Reflection of one's thoughts, feelings, and opinions on a particular topic or piece of literature' is known as a __________ response.
- rational
- logical
- personal ✓
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- Which of the following is the definition of the American dream?
- The notion that life is meaningless and nothing matters.
- The idea that everyone should think and act independently.
- The idea that everyone can succeed in life. ✓
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Exit quiz
- 'A division of a society based on social and economic status' is the definition of?
- 'social class' ✓
- Which of the following is the best summary of Orwell's '1984'?
- '1984' is a story of a future society where books are forbidden.
- '1984' is the story of a futuristic society where there is no class or gender.
- '1984' is the story of a government that exerts full control over its citizens. ✓
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- The title of Emily Brontë's famous novel is '______ Heights'.
- 'Wuthering' ✓
- 'A political system in which those in power have complete control and limit people's freedom' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?
- 'totalitarian' ✓
- Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' is arguably a critique of the ______ dream.
- 'American' ✓
- By critiquing the American dream, Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' may cause people to have a ______ outlook on life.
- pessimistic ✓
- apathetic ✓
- optimistic
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Key learning points
- Stories have existed throughout human history.
- Potentially, we might tell stories as a way of creating social bonds and relationships between people.
- We might also tell stories as a way of understanding the world around us.
- Stories might change people's worlds by offering them a sense of connection with others.
- They also might inspire people to see the world in a different way and change their perspective.
Common misconception
Books are irrelevant to them and their lives.
Books are one way of sharing stories - stories have always been part of human history as they are a way of forming connections and understanding the world around us.
Keywords
Universal - relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases
American dream - the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life
Totalitarian - a political system in which those in power have complete control and limit people's freedom
Social class - a division of a society based on social and economic status
Individualism - the idea that each person should think and act independently rather than depending on others
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