match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice

Emulating the opening to Orwell's '1984'

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In 'Fiction: Books that Changed My World', pupils explore how authors use language for effect in their writing. In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop focus on using author's language choices to make nuanced evaluations about a text..

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

Fiction: books that changed my world

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

'Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing' is the definition of which word beginning with 'u'?

it uses sibilance rather than plosive sounds

Why would the phrase 'sharp stab of agony' not emulate Orwell's opening of '1984'?

'To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'.

Which of the following words creates an unsettling atmosphere?

"It was the police patron, snooping into people’s windows"

"they could plug into your wire whenever they wanted to"

Which of these quotations is the final progression of the idea of Winston being monitored in Orwell's '1984'?

suggest feelings of discomfort to the reader

progress and build ideas to build discomfort

Match the example from Orwell with the toolkit idea.

Which of the following are synonyms for cold?

'A group of words or expressions that are related in meaning' is the definition of a ...

'Relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice' is the definition of a ...

Orwell opens '1984' with the image of clocks striking ...

'A feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

To describe something as 'coarse' suggests which of the following?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

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