Unit 1: Hamlet
Who is the first person to die in Act V of Hamlet due to a poisoned drink.
Gertrude
How is an op-ed different from an opinion column?
An op-ed is a one-time opinion piece by an outside contributor, while an opinion column is a regular piece by a staff writer or a regular contributor
At the age of six Marji was already sure she was what?
A prophet
What literary device is used in the following sentence: Freedom weeps, wrong rules the land, and waiting justice sleeps
Personification
"How does this speech encourage support for girls' eduction?" could be a guiding question for which IB assesment?
Paper 1
Who is Hamlet is referring to when he says,"Frailty, thy name is woman?"
Queen Gertrude, his mother
What are three elements of an advertisement you could analyze on a Paper 1 exam?
1. Use of color/font/typography
2. Target audience
3. Text - Slogan (short, catchy phrases) and copy (the broader persuasive text)
4. Visual symbolism
What was Marjane Satrapi's purpose for writing Persepolis?
She wanted to challenge the Western world's flawed view of Iran. She wanted to provide a personal account of growing up during the Islamic Revolution and use her story to honor the lives and sacrifices of the many Iranians who suffered and fought for freedom. Through her graphic memoir, Satrapi aimed to offer a nuanced, first-hand perspective of Iranian life, culture, and history to a global audience.
A long speech given by a character in a play while they are alone, expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience.
Soliloquy
Which of the following is NOT a text type you may encounter on the Paper 1 Exam?
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Speech
Song lyrics
Comics strip
Scientific article
Song lyrics - they're classified as literary texts (poems), not non-literary texts
What is an example of dramatic irony in the play Hamlet?
The audience (and Hamlet and Horatio) know that Claudius killed King Hamlet, but the other characters do not know this.
What are three types of evidence that could be used in an op-ed or opinion column?
1. Recent polls on the issue
2. Findings in recent studies/reports about the issue
3. Quotes from knowledgeable authorities on the issue
4. Personal anecdotes that illustrate the issue in action
What is the symbolic item that the government gave to young boys from poor families as a promise of their place in heaven if they die in war.
A key
What is the difference between juxtaposition and foil?
Juxtaposition is the general technique of placing two things side-by-side to compare them.
Foil is a specific type of juxtaposition that uses a character to highlight the traits of another character through contrast.
How much time do you get to write your Paper 2 response?
1 hour and 45 minutes
Laertes killed Hamlet with this weapon.
A poisoned sword
When should you answer a guiding question on a Paper 1 Exam, and when should you ignore it?
Always answer it if you're able to.
Only ignore the guiding question if you genuinely don't understand it.
What event took place in 1979 and led to the imposition of Islamic fundamentalism in Iran?
The Iranian Revolution
What is the term for a statement that is self-contradictory but still speaks the truth?
Paradox
What is the only internally assessed component of the HL English course, and what percentage of your grade does it make up?
The Individual Oral, which is 20% of your overall grade
How did Rosencrantz and Guildenstern die?
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are executed by the King of England after Hamlet, on his way to England, intercepts a letter from Claudius ordering their deaths. Hamlet replaces his own name with theirs on the letter, and it is delivered to the king, who then carries out the execution as requested.
What are three authorial choices you can analyze in any op-ed, opinion column, speech or news article?
1. Syntax
2. Diction
3. Tone
4. Use of evidence
5. Structure
What are two different themes that Satrapi explores in her memoir?
1. The pursuit of personal freedom can lead to clashes with societal expectations.
2. Governments can use religious ideas to bolster their own power and influence.
3. Education can be both source of both empowerment and frustration
4. Western culture is shaped by incomplete understandings of international issues.
Name, define and give examples of the three types of irony.
1. Verbal Irony: when a speaker says something but means the opposite
2. Dramatic Irony: when the audience or reader knows something important that the characters in a story do not
3. Situational Irony: when the actual outcome of a situation is contrary to what was expected or intended
What are three things you need to do in your Paper 2 essay?
1. Fully answer your chosen prompt
2. Compare and contrast your two literary texts
3. Analyze the authorial choices in each text