Past the Shallows
Favell Parrett
What place did she visit to inspire her poetry?
China
What is the name of the farmer main character?
Jim Ryan
What is an anecdote, and why might a composer use it?
A short personal story; builds connection and makes ideas relatable.
How old is Miss Wilson
34
How long is the HSC paper 1 exam?
1hour and 30min
What are Harry's brothers names?
Miles, Joe
Of what heritage is Oodgeroo Noonuccal?
Indigenous Australian
What is the name of the Aboriginal tracker in One Night the Moon?
Albert
In Jobs’ speech, what rhetorical technique is used in “Stay hungry, stay foolish”?
Imperative + repetition/parallelism.
What did Miss Wilson do before becoming a teacher?
Pubs (hospitality) and Retail (fashion)
Define anaphora
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
What's Harry's aunts name?
What dreamtime figure does Oodgeroo use frequently throughout her poetry, especially Reed Flute Cave?
The Rainbow Serpent
What is the title of the song used to describe the land in One Night the Moon?
This Land is Mine
What is the central message of Steve Jobs’ Stanford speech?
Follow your passion and live with purpose knowing life is short.
Has Miss Wilson ever broken a bone?
No
In film, what do we call a shot taken from directly above the subject?
Bird’s-eye view (or overhead shot)
What state was Past the Shallows set in?
Tasmania, Aus
If a poem doesn’t rhyme, what type of verse is it usually called?
Free-verse
What decade was One Night the Moon set in and which Australian historical context does the film engage with?
1930s, Stolen Generations, Great Depression
How does Bradbury use setting to reflect his fears about technology?
Empty streets and lifeless houses show isolation caused by technology.
What year did Miss Wilson start at BHC?
2020
What is symbolism?
Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols, be they words, people, marks, locations, or abstract ideas to represent something beyond the literal meaning.
What year was Past the Shallows written in?
2011
What year was Oodgeroo Noonuccal born in?
1920
What does the fence in the film symbolise?
Division/barriers between cultures and perspectives
What is the difference between form and style in writing?
Form is the type of text (e.g. speech, short story, poem). Style is how language is used (tone, diction, techniques).
What food could I eat every day and never get sick of?
Potato
Name 2 different types of Allusions that can occur in a text.
Historical, Biblical, Literary