Context & Writer's Techniques (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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Who wrote The Wipers Times?
Who wrote The Wipers Times?
Ian Hislop & Nick Newman
What did Lieutenant Pearson and Captain Roberts discover in the ruins of Ypres?
What did Lieutenant Pearson and Captain Roberts discover in the ruins of Ypres?
A printing press
Why was the newspaper called 'The Wipers Times'?
Why was the newspaper called 'The Wipers Times'?
Troops anglicised Ypres to 'Wipers'
Which types of content appeared in the original Wipers Times?
Which types of content appeared in the original Wipers Times?
Parody ads, poems, jokes, satire
How do the writers use authentic textual materials in the play?
How do the writers use authentic textual materials in the play?
Incorporate real Wipers Times content
How is the central conflict between soldiers and military authorities depicted?
How is the central conflict between soldiers and military authorities depicted?
Through comedic timing & farce
How are Pearson and Roberts characterised in the play?
How are Pearson and Roberts characterised in the play?
Complex with respect & rebellion
What does the play's juxtaposition technique contrast?
What does the play's juxtaposition technique contrast?
Grim reality vs light-hearted tone
What style of comedy do the writers incorporate to reflect the period?
What style of comedy do the writers incorporate to reflect the period?
Music hall-style comedy
What is the play's central achievement according to its overall evaluation?
What is the play's central achievement according to its overall evaluation?
Balance between comedy & tragedy