Texts and human experiences 1
What is meant by "human qualities"?
Human experiences can be divided into two categories. What are they?
Individual and collective experiences
"War is Peace"
Paradox/Irony
In what year was 1984 published?
1949 (written in 1948)
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City.
What is a paradox?
A behaviour that goes against the standard expectation, doing the opposite of what is accepted or rational
What is an anomaly?
Behaviour that exists outside the norm
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—for ever.”
Analogy/metaphor
Who is the name of the shop owner who rents out a room for Winston and Julia?
Mr Charrington
What is the only continent that does not have any native reptiles?
Antarctica
When discussing how a responder can see the world differently, what colour of ALARM can I include this statement?
YELLOW, PINK, BLUE
This term means: the way ideas are portrayed in texts, using language devices, forms, features and structures of texts to create specific views about characters, events and ideas.
Representation
“We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.”
Symbolism
Which government ministry is responsible for altering historical records to fit the Party’s current narrative?
The Ministry of Truth.
What is the chemical symbol for the element silver?
Ag
The rubric mentions human emotions. What emotion do I feel when knowing I have this class next on my timetable?
Relief (I will also accept joy)
What is the key difference between analysing and evaluating?
Analysis = how and why? Studying components and their effect.
Evaluation = So what? Making a judgement about the worth, quality, effectiveness or implication.
“To die hating them, that was freedom.”
Irony
Name 3 ways The Party exerts its control over members of the outer party.
Surveillance, thought police, violence, the fabrication of current and historic events, propaganda, spreading fear and hatred
In Greek mythology, who is the goddess of wisdom?
Athena
Fill in the blanks: see the world ___________, to challenge _____________, ___________ new ideas or reflect _______________.
see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect personally.
Fill in the blanks: They may also consider the role of _______________ throughout time to ____________ and reflect particular ___________ and cultures.
They may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and reflect particular lives and cultures.
Name TWO techniques: “He felt as though he were wandering in the forests of the sea bottom, lost in a monstrous world where he himself was the monster. He was alone."
Simile OR metaphor OR truncation
What specific object in Mr. Charrington’s upstairs room first gives Winston a sense of connection to a lost, uncorrupted past?
The glass paperweight.
Some say that English is waste of time, as it is not seen as a 'practical' subject. But obviously that's wrong. What is the true value of this course?
Studying literature cultivates meaningful judgment, wisdom, emotional intelligence, and even more so, the capacity for a more meaningful life. When we can better understand human nature, we better understand ourselves. And when we better understand ourselves, we don't have to walk around with ego, but with compassion and kindness.
And what is the purpose of life if not to be a light of kindness and compassion to those who need it?