Blog

Choose ONE question based on the play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles:  How do fate and free will affect the final outcome of the play? Does Oedipus have any choice in the play? Explain your position by making specific references to the text.  Is Oedipus a resilient character? Why or why not? Do you agree with the traditional interpretation of the play, that Oedipus’ fate was brought about by excessive pride?  Does the play itself support this reading?

What is the main feedback Eugenia Duodu has received about her science clubs?

Q1: Identify THREE literary devices used in “Just Lather, That’s All and the effectiveness of each device. (3)

What kinds of images were chosen? Why? Consider both the literal and implied messages in a photo. How might different audiences negotiate different meanings? How did shots and angles affect meaning?

Q3: What are the implications of each character’s actions in terms of their own power? Support your thinking with examples from the story. (3)

What is the point of view? Whose story is being told? Whose isn’t?

Identify the poetic term meaning: An outrageous exaggeration used for effect. 

Identify the correct literary device: occurs when two or more words in sequence begin with the same sound (not necessarily the same letter). This creates an auditory effect for the audience.

Choose ONE question based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet and write a paragraph response in complete sentences. Provide numerous examples from the play to support your opinion: Support or refute the following statement: ‘Although Hamlet sometimes disappoints loved ones, tells lies, and even murders, we are still able to sympathise with him.” There are only two female characters in Hamlet: Gertrude and Ophelia. What are these two? Innocent dupes?Manipulated victims of a patriarchal (male-dominated) society? Cunning self-seekers who at least partly deserve their fates? All of the above? None of the above? Is it even valid to discuss them in the same breath? What do you think? Hamlet is no “sweet prince”. In pursuit of his revenge he becomes increasingly ruthless, callous and cruel.In the light of the above statement examine Hamlet’s relationships with the other characters in the play and decide whether or not you agree with the comment.

Identify the correct non verbal cue:  Individuals vary in the amount of personal space they need to feel at ease.