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'Bruno narrowed his eyes and wished he were taller, stronger and eight years older'
1.
What is the literal meaning of the quote?
This means that...
Bruno is angry and feels powerless because he is so small and young.
Date: Monday17th March
Title: Analysing texts - Exam practise.
'Bruno narrowed his eyes and wished he were taller, stronger and eight years older'
What technique is used and why?
2.
The writer uses...
the rule of three
...to...
make the sentence more memorable and emphasize how Bruno feels.
3.
What does it make you think of?
The word 'taller' makes me think of...
Somebody growing to the same height or even bigger than somebody else.
The word 'stronger' makes me think of...
Somebody getting physically tougher and more powerful.
'A ball of anger exploded inside him'
Task 2: Quotes
Task 3: Analysing the quote
'Bruno narrowed his eyes and wished he were taller, stronger and eight years older'
Now it's your turn:
Individually complete the pyramid for this quote.
1.
Find TWO SHORT quotes that show you that Bruno feels angry.
What does this make you picture?
2.
4.
There are 5 parts to analysing a quote in detail.
3.
'Bruno narrowed his eyes'
1.
2.
This makes me imagine...
'A ball of anger exploded inside him'
4.
5.
Bruno picturing himself towering over the Lieutenant, a formidable opponent instead of a little child. Bruno believes the Lieutenant wouldn't be able to give him orders if he were larger and more powerful.
Task 1:
Making progress:
Starter:
an eruption
How does this make the reader feel?
5.
Read the passage and answer the questions in your book.
Progress:
Good progress:
Outstanding progress:
exploded
Analyse how and why the writer has created this effect.
To identify key
words that give effect.
Comment on the effect of these words
This makes the reader...
How does Bruno feel?
Why does he feel that way?
bombs
sympathise with Bruno
because...
Bruno feels ...
Bruno feels ... because ...
Write down at least 10 things you associate with the word 'exploded.'