Critical Essay Flashcards
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about setting
“gold and silver spangles swimming in it”
“a sweet nasty smell mingled with the tang of the sea”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the symbolism of the flower.
“They are the true flowers of our country”
“crushed into a green and black mess”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the colours
“red beaked birds screamed again”
“Like fire along the top of the dyke, the red branches”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the climax of the ending
“had no face at all”
“weeping and yelling”
“the red beaked birds screamed again”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the theme of the loss of innocence
“she didn’t want to be safe from bombs”
“the yellow flower was crushed”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the characterisation of Margaret
“red eyed dissenter”
“weeping and yelling”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph about the characterisation of Miss Laing
“miss laing was exhilarated”
“miss laing had warned them”
In a essay question about a convincing or realistic character what key points would you choose?
- Characterisation of Margret
- Key scene of the snake
- Symbolism of the flowers
- Loss of innocence
In a essay question about a convincing or realistic character what key points would you choose?
- Characterisation of Margret
- Key scene of the snake
- Loss of innocence
- Symbolism of the flowers
In an essay question about a interesting theme what key points would you choose?
Horrors/ consequences of war:
- Setting
- The climax of the ending
- Symbolism of the flowers (Margret)
- Margret’s characterisation
In an essay question about a character you feel sympathy for what key points would you choose?
Margret:
- Ending
- Symbolism of the flower
- Loss of innocence
- Characterisation
In an essay question about a theme that interests you what key points would you choose?
Horrors/consequences of war:
- Key scene of the snake
- symbolism of the flower
- Ending
- Setting
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph on the key scene with the snake
“She felt sick with fear and hatred”
“She hadn’t thought a snake would have red blood in it”
Name two quotes suitable for a paragraph on the theme horrors and consequences of war
“The crushed flower in her hand”
“the other’s face was half gone”
