Analysing language in Jekyll and Hyde (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will read an extract from a very famous Gothic story 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' by Robert Louis Stevenson and then build on our ability to analyse language. We will then analyse how Stevenson uses language to present the setting before the murder. Then, we will end on a quiz exploring what you have learnt.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does the narrator at first keep fixated on?

1/5

Q2.How does the "vulture eye" make the narrator feel?

2/5

Q3.What does the narrator then fix his attention to?

3/5

Q4.What does the narrator do to the old man?

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Q5.Why does the narrator do this?

5/5

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What does the narrator at first keep fixated on?

1/5

Q2.How does the "vulture eye" make the narrator feel?

2/5

Q3.What does the narrator then fix his attention to?

3/5

Q4.What does the narrator do to the old man?

4/5

Q5.Why does the narrator do this?

5/5

Video

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

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Quiz:

Gothic Literature

Lesson 9

Q1.What is a character introduction?

1/5

Q2.What is a spatial shift?

2/5

Q3.What is foreshadowing?

3/5

Q4.What is repetition of an idea?

4/5

Q5.Why can setting be so important for a story?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Gothic Literature

Lesson 9

Q1.What is a character introduction?

1/5

Q2.What is a spatial shift?

2/5

Q3.What is foreshadowing?

3/5

Q4.What is repetition of an idea?

4/5

Q5.Why can setting be so important for a story?

5/5

Lesson summary: Analysing language in Jekyll and Hyde (Part 1)

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