Characters
Which character has sexual and overproprotective felings for Catherine?
Eddie
In the UK, some schools now require branded uniform items that cost families up to _______.
A) £400 B) £1000 B) £100
A) £400
When Alfieri speaks directly to the audience he is...
breaking the fourth wall.
"I no longer keep a pistol in my filing cabinet."
Alfieri
"Do you really want your child struggling to concentrate every single day?" Name at least one persuasive language device used here.
Rhetorical question, direct address
How does Beatrice try to help the family?
Beatrice tries to stop fights and keep peace.
What do you think the original purpose of school uniforms were back in the 16th century when they were first introduced?
A) torture students
B) hide social-class inequality
C) strengthen the school community's identity
B) hide social-class inequality
What device creates tension because the audience knows something that the characters don't?
dramatic irony
“What do you mean, I shouldn’t look out for her good?”
Eddie
"Wouldn't you like to be more comfortable?" is an example of which persuasive language device?
rhetorical question
How does Marco’s family honor affect him?
Marco wants to protect his family and defend them.
Which colour of school uniform is most popular in the USA?
Blue
When Alfieri speaks cryptically about knowing what was coming, he is...
Foreshadowing
"Me, I want to be an American."
Rodolpho
"I would be a thousand times more likely to get out of bed on time in the morning, if I could wear whatever I like!" Which device is used here?
Hyperbole
How does Eddie Carbone’s character change?
Eddie starts nice but gets jealous and angry.
Write down three reasons we should NOT have school uniform.
E.g. They're expensive, prevent self-expression, they material is itchy and uncomfortable, they prevent students from being more active
What is the technique used to contrast the Marco and Rodolpho?
Juxtaposition
"You're an angel! God'll bless you!"
Beatrice
Inclusive language and repetition
What kind of job does catherine get offered?
the secretary of a plumbing company
Write down THREE reasons we SHOULD have school uniforms.
e.g. Hides social inequality, saves parents having to buy multiple new outfits, easier to get ready in the morning, less distractions in class, everyone feels part of the community, easier to keep track of students when they're on excursions, school pride
The phonebooth is a __________ that is used to ___________ Eddie's dishonour.
prop, symbolise
"He's a rat! He belongs in the sewer!"
Catherine
What technique refers to using short, personal stories to make a point more relatable?
Anecdote