Texts & Human Experiences
What does Billy call his Grandmother?
Nan
Who is the main character in The Wrong Boy?
Hanna Mendel
True or False: The Sapphires is based on a true story
True
What is the technique where a specific word or phrase is repeated?
Repetition
What is the structure of a body paragraph?
PEEL
What story does Mrs Wilkinson tell Billy on the ferry?
The story of Swan Lake
What does Hanna take from her house?
A C-sharp piano key
What year is The Sapphires set?
1968
What technique appeals to the senses?
Imagery
What part of an essay introduces the topic and provides an outline for the argument?
The introduction
How much did Billy have to pay for his ballet lessons?
50 pence
What is the name of the author of The Wrong Boy?
Suzy Zail
Who says "Just so you all know, you're standing on blackfella country"?
Gail
What song did we write about in the Pulse Check?
Imagine by John Lennon
What type of evidence is used to support ideas in an essay?
Quotes
What simile does Billy say at the audition when he is asked what dancing feels like?
He says dancing is ‘like electricity’
What country is Hanna from?
Hungary
Who is the director of The Sapphires?
Wayne Blair
How many techniques did you have to include in the song you wrote for your portfolio?
3-5 techniques
How many quotes/pieces of evidence should appear in your HSC essays?
At least 4
What specific item of clothing does Billy’s older brother Tony wear that shows his role as a miner on strike?
A red armband with the letters "NUM" (National Union of Mineworkers) on it.
What is tattooed on Hanna when she arrives at Auschwitz?
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What is the name of the actor who plays Dave?
Chris O'Dowd
What TWO songs did Miss Hawkins choose to analyse with the class?
Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley & Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
What is the statement in an introduction that clearly outlines the main argument of an essay?
A thesis statement