VOCAB
Extreme physical or mental pain.
Agony
A philosophical belief that life has no inherent meaning or value.
Nihilism
1) The DEFINITE Article
2) The INDEFINITE Article(s)
1) the
2) a/an
State one symbol from Touching the Void
Students' own responses
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
To descend a cliff or rock face using a rope.
Abseil
The idea that human life is irrational and meaningless, often shown through bizarre or illogical scenarios.
Absurdism
There were only ___ people at the concert, so the venue felt empty.
A) much
B) a little
C) a few
D) many
C) a few
Write a THEME STATEMENT from Void
Students' own responses
Which Chinese tech company created the messaging app WeChat?
Tencent
A deep open crack in a glacier or ice sheet.
Crevasse
A literary and philosophical movement that explores the search for meaning in a meaningless world.
Existentialism
Is sugar a countable or uncountable noun?
Uncountable
(But you could say "two (teaspoons/packets of) sugar(s)")
How does Camus subvert our expectations throughout the novel?
Meursault's reactions are unexpected compared to traditional societal norms and expectations
Shakespeare's "O loving hate!" is a famous example of which literary technique.
Define this technique
Oxymoron
Two opposite words together
The intention or desire to do evil.
Malice
A situation in which a character must choose between two equally difficult ethical decisions.
Moral dilemma
Which choice is correct?
A) She is a honest person.
B) He is an university professor.
C) It’s a hour-long exam.
D) She is an honest person.
D) She is an honest person
How does Meursault change throughout the novel?
Detached
Reflective
Accepting/Defiant
Which ancient Chinese philosopher is known for writing The Art of War?
Sun/Lao Tzu
A person who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech.
Taciturn
A technique where characters speak in a flat, emotionless tone, often to reflect alienation or emotional disconnection.
Detached dialogue
Explain why we say “an hour” and “a university,” even though hour starts with h and university starts with u. What rule is being followed?
VOWEL SOUND (NOT first letter)
Complete the Key Quote and Analyse using PEEL Structures:
The uncaring "indifference of the world felt so........."
"brotherly"
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid