Does …’s writing make it possible for you to have any sympathy for …?
What makes …’s portrayal of the relationship between …such a powerful part of the play?
How far does …’s writing convince you that ….?
To what extent do you think that … portrays … as a …?
… How far does … make you agree with this description?
In what ways does … memorably convey the relationship between …?
Explore the ways in which … makes … such a memorable … (setting) in ….
Explore the ways in which … makes the relationship between …so delightfully amusing
Explore the ways in which … makes … so significant in the play.
Explore the ways in which … creates such a memorable portrait of …
Explore the ways in which … strikingly portrays similarities between …
Explore the ways in which … vividly conveys this to you.
LIST OF KEYWORDS
- Memorable
- Significant
- Powerful
- Dramatic/ Theatrical
- Vividly striking/ Striking contrast
- Interesting
- Admirable/ Hateful character
- Mysterious
- Entertaining
- Intriguing
- Amusing
- Comical
- Satisfactory
- Amusing yet serious
- Compelling
- Vividly convey the feeling/ state of mind
- Reveal the relationship
- Sympathy
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
THE ENGLISH TEACHER
Q. What striking impression does Narayan’s writing create of the headmasters school?
Q. Explore the ways in which Narayan’s portrays the relationship between Susila and Krishna.
Q. Does Narayan’s make it possible for you to have any sympathy for the Headmaster’s wife?
Q. In what ways does Narayan’s strikingly contrast Krishna and the headmaster.
Q. Explore the ways in which Narayan’s makes Susila a memorable character.
Q. To what extent does Narayan’s writing persuade you that Krishnaevolves because of his experience.
Inherit The Wind
Q. To what extent do you think the playwrights suggest that Brady gets what he deserves at the end of the play?
Q. Explore the ways in which the playwrights make the relationship between Brady and his wife so delightfully amusing?
Q. Explore the ways in which the playwrights make two moments in the play entertaining for you.
Q. Explore the ways in which the playwrights make Brown/Hornbeck contribute so much to the dramatic impact of the play.