Split (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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Who is the narrator in Lynch's Split?
Who is the narrator in Lynch's Split?
Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River)
Which two narrative modes does the river combine?
Which two narrative modes does the river combine?
Magical realism & forensic witnessing
How far back does the river's memory span?
How far back does the river's memory span?
2.8 billion years
What does the 'hybrid register' fuse together?
What does the 'hybrid register' fuse together?
Noongar oral tradition & scientific terms
What is the four-stage voice progression?
What is the four-stage voice progression?
Wonder, lament, witnessing, hope
How is the 'colonial fracture gaze' characterised?
How is the 'colonial fracture gaze' characterised?
Lament & clinical observation
What does 'Anthropocene Air' represent?
What does 'Anthropocene Air' represent?
Mindset disconnecting people from deep time
What effect does the river's perspective create for readers?
What effect does the river's perspective create for readers?
Ethical vertigo
What does 'Country first person' technique establish?
What does 'Country first person' technique establish?
Geological selfhood & agency
How does the river suggest balance is achievable?
How does the river suggest balance is achievable?
Through acknowledgement & recognition