Comparative
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GVVP Glossary
•Mood Pessimistic Uplifting •Atmosphere Disillusioned Outlook •Attitude Continue reading
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GVVP Structure
GVVP Structure Key words for GVVP: mood, atmosphere, vision, view, message, outlook, bleak, cynical, pessimistic, tragic, comical, optimistic, hopeful, successful, unsuccessful, thriving REMEMBER: ALL OF THE ENSUING FOCUS POINTS ARE MEASURABLE!!! Opening of Texts A paragraph each on the opening of each text and how they compare in establishing the initial GVVP Focus on: The Continue reading
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Sample Theme or Issue Essay Plan
Theme Essay Plan Your theme is IDENTITY Your three texts: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Brooklyn directed by John Crowley, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen You have three central points to make: Structure of essay: Introduction: Where you introduce your theme, your texts and engage with whatever question is asked. Ensure also Continue reading
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Sample Cultural Context Essay
What is Cultural Context?Cultural context refers to the setting of a text (both time and place). This will have a significant impact on the plot of a text, as well as the values and attitudes of the characters. In your Leaving Cert. exam, there will be two cultural context questions. One will be a full essay Continue reading
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