Matilda Plot
What unusual ability does Matilda discover she has?
Telekinesis OR Power to move objects with your mind
Who is the kind teacher that supports Matilda?Give her full name.
Miss Jennifer Honey
Who is the scary headmistress feared by everyone? Give her full name
Miss Agatha Trunchbull
What does PEA stand for?
Point, Evidence, Analysis
Give an example of simile that has the words Matilda or monkey.
The monkey is as smart as Matilda
Matilda is mischievious like a monkey
Why does Matilda start playing tricks on her parents?
What does Matilda do before starting school that shows she is very intelligent?
She teaches herself to read or do advanced maths.
Name two traits that Matilda parents have.
Any two:
Cruel / Neglectful / Harsh / Uncaring / Rude / Dishonest
What do we call the main character in a story?
Protagonist.
What is alliteration?
2 or more words repeating the same starting sound e.g. Dunkin Donuts
What is the resolution in the story?
Matilda gets adopted by Miss Honey (and therefore gets a loving home) OR Miss Trunchbull loses her authority.
Why is Miss Honey important to Matilda’s growth?
She supports Matilda’s talents and makes her feel cared for, which her parents cannot provide.
What cruel punishments does Miss Trunchbull use on students? Name two.
Throwing them around, using insults or locking them in the Chokey.
Which famous playwright wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespear
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things
Which narrative stage is the chalkboard scene?
Introduction, Rising Action, Conflict, Climax, Falling Action, OR Resolution
It is the climax - Matilda finally gets to defeat Miss Trunchbull
How does Matilda use her cleverness to help more than just herself?
She protects her classmates OR She helps Miss Honey win back her home and freedom.
In what way is Miss Trunchbull more damaging than Matilda’s parents?
She uses violence and fear.
Name one poem that we went through in Term 3.
Festival
Singapore Changi Airport
You should give 2 evidence per paragraph for the section on poetry. True or False?
False. Only PEA is expected.
Name one conflict in the story.
Main external conflicts: Matilda vs. her parents, Matilda vs. Trunchbull, Miss Honey vs. Trunchbull.
Key internal conflicts: Matilda and/or Miss Honey’s lack of confidence in overpowering Trunchbull
What theme makes Matilda and Miss Honey the true heroes of the story?
Kindness OR Good vs Evil
What lesson do we learn about adults from both Miss Trunchbull and Matilda’s parents?
Adults can misuse power OR
Real authority should be fair and caring, not scary and punitive.
Roald Dahl is a famous children’s author. Which country was he born in?
United Kingdom
What two poems are in your study guide?
Neighbours and Bear