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English: ‘Face’ the play: 3 of 3

Key Vocabulary: ‘Face’ the play' Model analytical paragraph

Non-negotiables Zephaniah uses complementary verbs to demonstrate how Narrative
1 Play A piece of writing performed in a theatre, on the radio or on television. Martin’s perspective of events differs from Past Martin’s. This is
demonstrated when Narrative Martin states ‘… something was found.
2 Character The people a film, book or play is about.
I changed – inside and out. I grew”. The verbs ‘found’, ‘changed’ and

3 Stage Directions The notes in the text of a play which say what the actors should do. ‘grew’ all have connotations of development and transformation,
suggesting that as Narrative Martin reflects on his experiences he
4 Perspective A particular way of thinking about something.
realises things that Past Martin didn’t. The verb ‘grew’ implies that
5 Atmosphere The general thoughts or feelings we get from a place. actual Past Martin matured during all the events surrounding

him. This allows the reader to sympathise with Martin, despite him
6 Tone The style and opinions or ideas expressed in a piece of writing.
being portrayed as arrogant through Past Martin. It also makes us
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intrigued as to what will happen next as Past and Narrative Martin
7 Resilience The ability to recover when things go wrong. have such different perspectives. Zephaniah may have done this to

highlight how adolescence is a phase of development and we have to
8 Camaraderie A feeling of trust and friendship among a group of people.
be prepared to adapt and change.
9 Self-assured Confident in their own abilities.
Questions to ask ourselves about Literature
10 Arrogant Full of undeserved pride and self-importance. • What does the text make you feel?

• What idea is being presented about a certain character?
11 Conceited Having a high opinion of yourself and your achievements.
• What theme or idea does the text explore?
12 Forthright Direct and outspoken. • How the writer convey certain emotions?

13 Candid Very honest in what you say or write. • How does the writer use certain methods?
• How are the ideas being expressed?
14 Commendable Something worthy of approval and praise.
• Why does the writer want to make you feel that way?

• Why does the writer use language that way?