a false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name

not able to be relied on as honest or truthful

to remove from a person the special human qualities of independent thought, feeling for other people, etc.

making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried

being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible

Emulating Atwood’s use of an untrustworthy character in ‘Alias Grace’

English

In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop narrative writing skills. In 'Writing Masters', pupils experiment using language and structure to write interesting and creative texts.

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.

Fiction: inner musings

In Atwood's 'Alias Grace', which of the following items does the narrator compare the label of a "murderess" to?

In Atwood's 'Alias Grace', the narrator says that the label of a 'murderess' is...

'Making someone feel uncertain and uncomfortable or worried' is the definition of which word beginning with 'd'?

In Atwood's 'Alias Grace', the narrator {{ }} the word "murderess" to herself at night.

In Atwood's 'Alias Grace', the narrator says the label "murderess" is "oppressive" yet she "whispers" it to herself at night. This creates a __________ impression.

'To remove from a person the special human qualities of independent thought, feeling for other people, etc.' is the definition of {{ }}.

'Not able to be relied on as honest or truthful' is the definition of which of the following?

Typically, we might feel which of the following emotions towards the word 'murderess'?

'Wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are considered stylish or acceptable' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

more cheap than is necessary or reasonable

more expensive than is necessary or reasonable

more thrifty than is necessary or reasonable

Which of the following is the definition of the word 'extravagant'?

'A false name used to conceal one's identity; an assumed name' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?

If someone is using an alias, then we might feel which of the following towards them?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz