Anita and Me: Writer's Methods and Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Narrative technique in Anita and Me
Narrative technique in Anita and Me
First-person narrative
Effect of 1st-person narrative
Effect of 1st-person narrative
Creates personal & intimate connection w/ Meena
Techniques for serious issues in novel
Techniques for serious issues in novel
Humour and satire
Issues addressed via humour/satire
Issues addressed via humour/satire
Racism and cultural identity
Effect of Syal's witty tone
Effect of Syal's witty tone
Makes themes engaging & accessible
Cultural references in Anita and Me
Cultural references in Anita and Me
Indian traditions & British 1960s pop culture
Purpose of cultural references
Purpose of cultural references
Show Meena's dual identity & cultural clash
Syal's characterisation style
Syal's characterisation style
Vivid, multifaceted characters
What characters represent
What characters represent
Various aspects of society
Literary devices for themes
Literary devices for themes
Imagery and symbolism
Example of contrasting settings
Example of contrasting settings
Indian home vs English village
What settings reflect
What settings reflect
Meena's internal struggle between cultures
Anita's character trait
Anita's character trait
Rebellion
Meena's character trait
Meena's character trait
Cultural confusion