Planning and writing a 'Small Island' essay
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- Q1What is a thesis statement?Overarching argument, supported by the whole text.The first sentence of a paragraph. It states the paragraph’s main idea.The final sentence of a paragraph. It concludes the paragraph’s main idea.30s
- Q2At the end of 'Small Island' Queenie's baby becomes a symbol of...Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q3Which character from 'Small Island' is most hopeful about the promise the 'Mother Country' will hold?GilbertElwoodMichael30s
- Q4What is the meaning of the word 'characterisation'?Refers to the specific techniques used in plays to create theatrical effects.The skill in using theatrical techniques to write and produce plays.The process of creating and developing a fictional identity in a text.30s
- Q5Match the characters from 'Small Island' to the quotes they say.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q6Complete the following quotation from the the final scene of 'Small Island': "The lights fade down until there is only a ______ on this baby"Users enter free textType an Answer30s