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Oracy talking point template�“INSERT QUOTE/SENTENCE HERE” FICTION OR NON-FICTION OR EVEN POETRY!
Words said by ________ Scientist in the _____ century.
The statement suggests that …[provide your non-subject specialist translation here].
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
How can we link this to life in the 21st century?
Oracy talking point�“There’s daggers in men’s smiles.”
Words said by Donalbain’s character.
(From Macbeth Act II, Sc. III). In this line, Donalbain is saying that he and his brother Malcolm are not safe if they stay where they are. They can’t trust anyone as their father has just been murdered by someone.
“ I learned to recognise the thorough and primitive duality of man.”
Words said by Dr Jekyll in his confession letter in Chapter 10.
(From the novella: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde). In this line, Dr Jekyll points out his belief that a human is good and bad. We can’t divide ourselves into one good person and one bad person.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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Primitive meaning:
very basic or unsophisticated, prehistoric and rough.
Duality meaning:
the quality or condition of being having two parts.
Thorough meaning:
do something carefully and completely.
Oracy talking point�“A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own.”
Words said by Mr Birling’s character.
(From the play: An Inspector Calls – Act 1). In this line, Mr Birling is giving advice to his son and Gerald (a young man). He tells them not to worry about helping other people.
“But she was very pretty and looked as if she could take care of herself. I couldn't be sorry for her.”
Words said by Sheila’s character about a poor girl.
(From the play: An Inspector Calls –
Act 1). In this line, Sheila admits that she treated a customer assistant (Eva) unfairly just because she looked pretty.
Sheila claims that if someone looks pretty they will have an easy life.
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