Close analysis of language: Touching the Void - Joe Simpson
Close analysis of language: Touching the Void - Joe Simpson
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- In this lesson, we will be following our process for analysing a writer's language use by examining a passage from Joe Simpson's 'Touching the Void' in more detail. As usual, we will ensure that we have selected 'rich' and connecting evidence that allows us to build our analysis before completing a slow write. We will then be checking our progress against our criteria and examining a model response.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Joe Simpson's companion was called?
Simon Bates
Steven Bakes
Steven Yates
Q2.
Joe Simpson was the older of the two men - true or false?
false
Q3.
Which statement best sums up Simpson's attitude to his companion?
Simpson felt let down and abandoned.
Simpson never talked to him again; he was really angry.
Simpson says he understood, but would not have done the same.
Q4.
The rope is not just an important piece of equipment but also a "symbol of____________________" What words were used by Simpson's companion when describing his perspective?
faith and friendship
trust and faith
trust and hope
Q5.
How many days did it take Simpson to get back to base camp?
2 days
4 days
5 days
5 Questions
Q1.
Where did the event in Aron Ralston's account happen?
Australia
Canada
South Africa
Q2.
Both men are left by the others in their party. True or false?
true
Q3.
When you compare ideas across two texts you can comment on what is similar or different. True or false?
false
true
Q4.
What does the word 'interpretation' mean?
when you copy the ideas from a text
when you give a creative response to a text
when you pick out the facts from a text
Q5.
What does the word 'irony' mean?
a warning or indication of a future event
somebody that is very determined and tough
when an object feels metallic and cold like iron to the touch