Normal People
What is the name of the college that Marianne and Connell study at?
Trinity College (in Dublin)
Who is Canada's Prime Minister?
Mark Carney
Correct the two verb mistakes in the following sentence:
Society sometimes treat people differently based on gender. For example, a woman have more difficulty becoming a politician than a man.
Society sometimes TREATS people differently based on gender. For example, a woman HAS more difficulty becoming a politician than a man.
What is the most important sentence of your essay? Why?
The thesis statement (it tells the reader what will be proven in the essay. If the thesis statement is off topic, the whole essay will be off topic. Thus, not responding to the essay question!)
Name two of the four themes we explored in the novel.
- Power dynamics in intimate relationships
- Family dynamics
- Complex differences between love and sexuality
- Social class and social status
This semester, we read a story by a famous Canadian author. (No One's a Mystery, Let It Snow, Widows, Cherry Coke & Mint Pulao) Who is this famous Canadian author? Hint: there is a TV show based on one of her novels...
Margaret Atwood
What is the correct spelling of the following word:
A. tho
B. tough
C. though
D. dough
C. though
What 2 elements should I have in my thesis statement to make sure it is a great thesis statement.
1. The name of the work, the name of the author
2. Keywords from the essay question (so that my thesis statement is not off topic)
***And a personal touch! Add a twist, an angle, etc.
The novel often switches perspectives between Marianne and Connell's thoughts. What effect does this have on the reader’s understanding of the characters?
- It emphasizes miscommunication between the main characters
- It reveals the emotional complexity of the characters
- It allows for a comparison between their understanding of situations / where they come from
Where are the following famous Canadians from? Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jim Carrey, Ryan Gosling
Ontario
What is special about the following words in English: knowledge, advice, information, bread, violence?
They are noncount nouns. They are never plural.
What two elements should my conclusion be made of?
1. Reformulation of thesis statement and main ideas
2. Opening statement (food for thought)
Why do you think Rooney chose the title "Normal People" for this novel?
- Ironically, both characters feel abnormal for different reasons. They don't feel like "Normal People"
- As criticism of the concept of "normalcy". Normal is basically what people expect in a given setting and group, so it is very subjective
- To denounce things that we consider as "normal" in our society. I.e. class struggles, violence in relationships, bullying, etc.
What is the name of the famous novel series about a girl growing up on Prince Edward Island around the early 1900s?
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
What is wrong with the following sentence:
"I wish I was taller."
"I wish I WERE taller." The subjunctive mood (were) is used for imaginary or unreal situations.
Minimally, how many transition words/transition expressions should you have in your essay?
SIX. One to start each body paragraph and one to introduce each support. (2 body paragraps with 2 supports each = six transition words)
Apart from the themes we have covered in class, which other major theme could be found in the novel?
- Masculinity (development of healthy masculinity, toxic masculinity, men and their emotions, etc.)
- Access to education for all
- Stigma around mental health
Other possibilities...
Only one Canadian author has ever won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Who is this author?
Alice Munro (for being a "master of the contemporary short story")
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verbs:
Marianne had already ______ (go) to the supermarket when Connell came to her apartment. She had ______ (write) a note telling him she would be out.
Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verbs:
Marianne had already GONE (go) to the supermarket when Connell came to her apartment. She had WRITTEN (write) a note telling him she would be out.
How do I make sure I built PERFECT topic sentences? (2 elements are necessary for this answer)
1. It is a direct argument proving the thesis statement (using the "because trick")
2. I have a direct and clear link to the story (name of a character, of a setting, etc.)
EXTRA: It is VERY different from my other topic sentence