Literary Extracts (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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What are the three main elements literary extracts test?
What are the three main elements literary extracts test?
Narrative style, char. dev., atmosphere
How do you say 'narrator'?
How do you say 'narrator'?
der Erzähler / die Erzählerin
How do you say 'suddenly'?
How do you say 'suddenly'?
plötzlich
How do you say 'to whisper'?
How do you say 'to whisper'?
flüstern
Which is a common theme in literary passages?
Which is a common theme in literary passages?
Dialogue between characters
What type of question asks 'Wie fühlt sich die Figur?'
What type of question asks 'Wie fühlt sich die Figur?'
Emotion question
What should you focus on to understand atmosphere in extracts?
What should you focus on to understand atmosphere in extracts?
Descriptive adjectives
Which words help you follow the sequence of events?
Which words help you follow the sequence of events?
Time markers like plötzlich, dann, später
What reading approach gives the best results?
What reading approach gives the best results?
Skim first, then read carefully
What should you quote when answering questions about mood?
What should you quote when answering questions about mood?
Specific adjectives or phrases
What do students often miss that indicates atmosphere?
What do students often miss that indicates atmosphere?
Adjectives re: weather, lighting, sounds
Authors use contrasts like ruhig vs laut to create what?
Authors use contrasts like ruhig vs laut to create what?
Tension or highlight char. development
In the example, what does 'aber' show between nervös and ruhig?
In the example, what does 'aber' show between nervös and ruhig?
Internal vs external state contrast