Higher Revision

Mixed

400

It is used to juxtapose Hindley's seemingly illogical, confused state of mind with her clear manipulative control.

How is sentence structure used in the third stanza of the poem?

500

Commonality

In this extract the relationship between Jenny and Maggie is explored through their conversation about needing better quality housing.

By referring to this extract, and to elsewhere in the play discuss how mother-daughter relationships are explored in Men Should Weep. 

RUAE

500

• “The dithering of inept politicians and faceless bureaucrats is to blame for the country’s current financial woes.”

"Dithering" has connotations of being old and incompetent. This suggests that politicians are not capable of doing their job properly.

By referring to this short passage, analyse how language is used to convey the writer's opinion on politicians.

Men Should Weep

100

Fed up

Exhausted

Disillusioned

Poor

What are some words to describe Maggie Morrison?

200

Ambitious

New generation 

A contrast to her parents 

What are some words to describe Jenny in the play?

300

Belligerent 

Aggressive

Head of the families 

What are some of the ways that the men act in the play?

400

It is the cramped tenement with more people living in them than there is space/rooms available. 

What is the typical housing situation in Glasgow in the 1930s?

500

It is a time in which there was very little money due to the lack of reasonable employment opportunities.

What is the Great Depression?

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

100

All endings are also beginnings...

What is an important opening line in the novel?

200

This lesson is taught by Ruby of Ruby pier.

Who teaches the lesson of forgiveness?

300

She taught Eddie that love transcends death. 

What is Marguerite's lesson to Eddie?

400

This stands for (symbolises) the sacrifice made by the Captain

What does the landmine represent in the novel?

500

Lily is known for having this kind of attitude. 

What character is known for having a critical attitude?

Exam skills

100

Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation

Which paper is worth 30 marks?

200

Section 1 of the Critical Reading paper.

Where will you find questions for the play Men Should Weep?

300

This means using highlighters or your pen to underline any important word choices, or examples of language.

What is meant by 'annotation'?

400

This is the skill of writing an engaged, evaluative response to a question about a piece of literature studied.

What is critical essay writing?

500

She is the young woman who was killed by Brady and Myra

What is the 'doll' in the poem?