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AIC QA act 2
AIC quote analysis Act 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Triplet of adjectives: the adjectives show Gerald's admiration and romanticisation of Eva/Daisy. They suggest he saw her as an object of desire rather than as a person. His description of her emphasises the way powerful men objectify women. | __________________________: the _____________ show Gerald's ________________and ________ of Eva/Daisy. They suggest he saw her as an _____________ rather than ____________. His description of her emphasises the way ___________________________________ |
| Personal pronoun: 'I' draws attention to Gerald's self-justification, making him seem defensive. His denial hints he might have something to hide while the vague wording suggests his guilt and discomfort. | _____________________: '___' draws attention to Gerald's ______________, making him seem ____________. His ________ hints he might ___________________ while the __________________ suggests his ____________________ |
| Stage direction: Sheila's decisive action shows independence, self-respect and moral growth. (hands him the ring) | ______________________: Sheila's _______________shows _________________, _________________ and __________________ ( hands him the ring) |
| Prop: The ring symbolised commitment, but also ownership and control. By Sheila handing this back, she is rejecting social norms of patriarchy and breaking the cycle women have been chained to. | ____________: The ring symbolised__________________, but also ___________and ______________. By Sheila handing this back, she is ________________________________________ and ___________________that ______________________________ |
| Imperative: Sheila speaks firmly and with moral authority, showing how she has matured. Her tone reflects her frustratiion with her parents' ignorance. | _______________: Sheila speaks _________ and with ________________. showing how she has ____________. Her tone reflects her ______________ with ____________________________ |
| Metaphor: the wall represents the barrier of class and privilege that the Birlings use to protect themselves from guilt and empathy. | ___________________: the wall represents the _________________________________ that the Birlings use to___________ themselves from________________________ |
| Age divide: the Inspector creates a clear divide between generations, showing Priestley's belief that the younger generation are the hope for the future. The tone is calm and factual, adding to the Inspector's authority. | _________________: the Inspector creates a clear ______________________________ showing Priestley's belief that the __________________________________________. The tone is ______ and ____________, adding to the Inspector's _____________. |
| Dismissive tone: Mrs Birling's dismissive tone and her use of the phrase 'girl of that sort' distances herself from Eva, dehumanizing her and the working-class. The tone is snobbish and self-righteous, showing her sense of superiority and detachment | ________________: Mrs Birling's (same as previous) and her use of the phrase 'girl of that sort' ___________________, _________________ her and the working-class. The tone is __________ and _____________, showing her sense of _____________ and ___________ |
| Dramatic irony: Mrs Birling's words are deeply ironic: she is unknowingly condemning her own son, which undermines her authority and moral superiority later | _________________: Mrs Birling's words are_______________: she is _________________________ her own son, which undermines her _____________ and ____________________ later |
| Moral and social responsibility: The Inspector's words echo Priestley's socialist message. The Inspector's duty is to reveal the truth and encourage empathy | __________________________________: The Inspector's words ______ Priestley's ________________. The Inspector's duty is to ___________________ and __________________________ |