Major Ideas and Human Experiences (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Quizzes
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When and where is Billy Elliot set?
When and where is Billy Elliot set?
1984 miners' strike, Northern England
What metaphor does Billy use to describe how dancing feels?
What metaphor does Billy use to describe how dancing feels?
Electricity
What does Jackie do to fund Billy's audition?
What does Jackie do to fund Billy's audition?
Crosses picket line, becoming a scab
How does the community initially dismiss ballet?
How does the community initially dismiss ballet?
As 'poof territory'
What does Michael's character explore through cross-dressing?
What does Michael's character explore through cross-dressing?
Identity fluidity & alternative masc.
Which technique juxtaposes riot scenes with Swan Lake performances?
Which technique juxtaposes riot scenes with Swan Lake performances?
Parallel editing
What does the swan symbolize in the Swan Lake motif?
What does the swan symbolize in the Swan Lake motif?
Transformation itself
What paradox do the miners demonstrate regarding Billy?
What paradox do the miners demonstrate regarding Billy?
Initially mock, eventually celebrate
What does Tony's anger mask according to the note?
What does Tony's anger mask according to the note?
Deeper fear
What does Mrs Wilkinson tell Billy about his aggression?
What does Mrs Wilkinson tell Billy about his aggression?
'Use your aggression'