T & H E
What is the name of the setting of the novel and what was it previously known as?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET BOTH
AIRSTRIP ONE
Previously known as Britain
Which filmic technique is used to provide insight into Darryl Kerrigan’s thoughts and feelings throughout the movie?
Voice-over narration
In the poem "Flames and Dangling Wire," what is the name of the painting that is referred to and who is the artist?
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GET BOTH
RAFT OF THE MEDUSA
By
What are the 4 texts types for this module
Imaginative
Discursive
Persuasive
Informative
Name the Australian breakdancer who became famous after the 2024 Olympics, and what is her day job?
Rachel Gunn
(Ray Gun)
University Professor
How is technology is used as a tool of oppression in 1984?
Technology in 1984, such as telescreens and microphones, is used to monitor and control the population, stripping individuals of privacy and fostering an atmosphere of constant surveillance
How does The Castle use lighting to highlight the mood of the Kerrigan household?
Warm, natural lighting to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere
What does "In Medias Res" mean?
Which poem uses this technique?
DOUBLE POINTS FOR BOTH
"In the middle of things"
First line of
Journey, the North Coast:
'Next thing, I wake up in a swaying bunk'
If you get asked to write a reflection in the HSC, what MUST you include in your discussion?
GIVE 100 points for each reasonable idea given...so may get more than 200
1. Quotes from your own writing
2. Explanation of what you were trying to achieve in your own writing
3. Specific references to aspects of writing that you have learned (eg techniques, stylistic choices, references to other texts studied or the stimulus text)
Name the last 4 teams left in the AFL finals
Geelong Cats
Sydney Swans
Brisbane Lions
Port Adelaide
What is the official language of Oceania?
Newspeak
What camera angle is frequently used to make Darryl appear more authoritative when he speaks about his home and family?
Low-angle
What are at LEAST 2 colours referred to in 'Harbour Dusk'?
Aubergine Mauve Mulberry Orange
Mauve-grey
Name the 3 texts we studied for this module and their author
Dear Mrs Dunkley - Helen Garner
The Pedestrian - Ray Bradbury
How to Live Before You Die - Steve Jobs
On what dates are the English HSC Exams?
15th and 16th October
What is the purpose of the "Two Minutes Hate"?
To incite hatred toward enemies of the Party
Give at least 2 examples of how mise-en-scène is used in the Kerrigan household to reflect their working-class status.
The cluttered, modest home with family memorabilia, lawn ornaments, and DIY projects emphasizes the Kerrigans' working-class lifestyle. Also sauce bottles on table during dinner. These details in the mise-en-scène highlight their pride in their home and their attachment to it, despite its simplicity
Name THREE artists/artistic styles referred to in our suite of poems
DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU CAN LINK EACH TO THE POEM
Cezanne - Byron Bay: Winter
Gericoult - Flames and Dangling Wire (Raft..)
Pre-Raphaelites - Description of a Walk
Duchamp - Journey the North Coast (Nude...)
a. What are THREE features of discursive writing?
b. Which of our texts is discursive?
a. Conversational/personal tone
Use of anecdote to make a point
May share more than one perspectives on an issue
b. Dear Mrs Dunkley
What did Donald Trump recently claim was being eaten by immigrants in Springfield Ohio?
Pet dogs and pet cats
What are people subjected to in Room 101 in the Ministry of Love and why?
Prisoners are subjected to their worst fears to force them into submission and complete loyalty to the Party.
How does The Castle employ irony in its depiction of the legal system and Darryl Kerrigan’s fight against corporate power?
Despite the legal system often favouring the wealthy and powerful, the film humorously subverts expectations by showing that justice can prevail even for the underdog. This irony highlights the theme of fairness and the power of persistence.
What are some distinctive features of Gray's poetry?
100 POINTS EACH
Economy/Precision of words and language
Imagism - visual and sensory images
Concerned with finding sublime in the ordinary and in fleeting/transcient moments
Belief in the restorative power of nature
Influenced by Zen Buddhism, Japanese culture
What do the police car/ robot symbolise in 'The Pedestrian' ?
Police Car/Robot - used to represent conformity, state oppression
Loss of individuality
Increases sense of alienation
What is the capital city of Venezuela?
Caracas