An Inspector Calls
How many acts are in An Inspector Calls?
Three
Fill in the blanks:
__________ is foul, and foul is ____________.
Fair is foul, and foul is fair
What are the chapters called in A Christmas Carol?
Staves
Which paper includes the 'Power and Conflict' anthology?
Literature Paper 2
True or false: You can choose both of the Power and Conflict poems you would like to compare in Literature Paper 2.
False: You will be given one poem, and can choose the other.
What is the setting of An Inspector Calls?
The play is set in the fictional industrial city of Brumley, in the north Midlands of England, in 1912.
In what act and scene does Lady Macbeth say 'Out damned spot!'?
Act 5, Scene 1
What are the names of the children used to represent two social issues in the novel?
Ignorance and Want
Name two poems from the anthology that explore the aftermath of war.
Remains, Bayonet Charge, Poppies, Kamikaze, War Photographer, Exposure
What does TAL stand for, and what question do you use it for?
Technique, Analysis, Link
Language Paper 2, Question 3
Who speaks the following quote in "An Inspector Calls": "And I say the girl's dead, and we all helped to kill her, and that's what matters", and who is she talking about?
Sheila Birling / Eva Smith
What is regicide, and how is it presented in Macbeth?
Regicide is the act of killing a king. In "Macbeth," regicide is central to the plot as Macbeth murders King Duncan to fulfill the witches' prophecy and seize the throne.
What does the quote "Bah! Humbug!" signify in "A Christmas Carol"?
The quote reflects Scrooge's cynical and dismissive attitude towards Christmas and the spirit of goodwill.
What is the main technique used by Jane Weir in "Poppies" to represent war?
Symbolism: Weir uses poppies to represent remembrance and loss. The image of the poppies, traditionally associated with commemoration and sacrifice, serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost in war and the enduring grief of those left behind.
What does SQIDL stand for and what question do you use it for?
Statement, Quote, Infer, Develop, Link
Language Paper 2, Question 2
What social issue is reflected in the following quote: 'If you don't come down hard on these people they'll be asking for the world'?
Class divides; the perception of the working class as lazy
In "Macbeth," what tragic flaws, often associated with Greek tragedy, contribute to Macbeth's downfall?
Hubris and hamartia
How does the setting of Victorian London in "A Christmas Carol" contribute to the themes of poverty and social inequality in the story?
The setting of Victorian London, with its stark contrasts between the wealthy elite and the impoverished masses, serves as a backdrop for Dickens to explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and the need for societal reform
Fill in the blank:
In "Remains", Armitage uses ___________ to mimic the speaker's fragmented thoughts and memories.
Enjambment
What acronym do you use to structure your response for Language Paper 2 Question 4?
Viewpoint
Evidence
Analyse
Link
Compare/Connect
What does Priestley use present his issues with capitalist society throughout the play?
He uses the higher class characters to expose their attitude towards and mistreatment of the rich.
When Macbeth says 'Life's but a walking shadow', what is he saying about life?
Life is short and fleeting; everything is temporary
What is Dickens suggesting about Victorian society in the quote 'Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons?'
The quote reflects both his indifference towards the suffering of the poor and Dickens' intent to critique the inadequacy of institutions in addressing societal issues like poverty.
What is the significance of the painting in "My Last Duchess"? What is it saying about women?
The painting in "My Last Duchess" symbolizes the Duke's possessive control over his deceased wife, reducing her to a mere object of his dominance. It reflects broader societal attitudes towards women as possessions to be controlled and silenced, highlighting themes of power and gender dynamics in patriarchal societies.
What does DAFOREST stand for?
Direct Address
Alliteration
Facts, flattery
Opinion
Repetition
Emotive Language, Exaggeration, Expert Opinion
Statistics, Sarcasm
Three (Rule of Three)