Close analysis of language: Touching the Void - Joe Simpson

English

Non-Fiction texts and view point writing

Where did the event in Aron Ralston's account happen?

Both men are left by the others in their party.  True or false?

If you are not told to concentrate on similarities or differences, then you can choose either.

When you compare ideas across two texts you can comment on what is similar or different.  True or false?

when you give a creative response to a text

when you show your own understanding of ideas from a text

What does the word 'interpretation' mean?

a warning or indication of a future event

an event that seems deliberately contrary to what you would expect

somebody that is very determined and tough

when an object feels metallic and cold like iron to the touch

Joe Simpson was the older of the two men - true or false?

Simpson never talked to him again; he was really angry.

Simpson says he understood, but would not have done the same.

Simpson understood that he had no other choice.

Which statement best sums up Simpson's attitude to his companion?

The rope is not just an important piece of equipment but also a "symbol of____________________"  What words were used by Simpson's companion when describing his perspective?

How many days did it take Simpson to get back to base camp?

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