Chinese Cinderella Flashcards
1
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What type of text is ‘Chinese Cinderella’
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an autobiography
2
Q
what is the purpose of the text ‘Chinese Cinderella’
A
to offer insights into the life of wealthy families living in Hong Kong in the 1950’s
3
Q
what tone is used in the text ‘Chinese Cinderella’
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- First person (creates pathos through a more personal experience)
- tense tone
- empathetic tone
- passionate tone
4
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what are the key themes and ideas in the text ‘Chinese Cinderella’
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- sense of isolation and neglection from her family
- fear of seeing her own father
- excitement as she enjoys the success of her writing
- acceptance and hopelessness due to the power of her father.
5
Q
highlight some structural points in the text ‘Chinese Cinderella’
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- initial sense of engagement through the title from the familiarity of ‘Cinderella’
- opening focusses on boredom of school
- journey home highlights her neglect
- shift focus to being at home challenges what home represents and elevates tension.
6
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highlight some language points in the text ‘Chinese Cinderella’
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- emotive language throughout creates pathos for the speaker
- similes such as ‘like a persistent toothache’; - metaphors such as ‘the Holy of Holies.’
- rhetorical questions to reflect the inner-thoughts and emotions of the speaker.
- Hyperbolic language to emphasise feelings of the speaker: ‘My heart gave a giant lurch…How marvellous it was simply to be alive!’
