Emulating Anthony Horowitz's use of resolution in 'Moriarty'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can emulate Horowitz's use of symbolism and setting to craft a reassuring resolution.
Key learning points
- To emulate Horowitz's reassuring resolution, we might choose a calming setting.
- We may then use superlatives and tactile imagery to describe that setting.
- We might use a simile and colour imagery in order to diminish the threat of a criminal in our writing.
- Finally, we may use symbolism to represent the idea that evil has been contained and controlled.
Keywords
Resolution - the conclusion of the story’s plot where all unanswered questions are solved
Reassure - say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone)
Superlative - of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme
Tactile - perceptible by touch or apparently so; tangible
Symbolism - the idea that things represent other things
Common misconception
That to write a reassuring resolution all you need to do is tie the narrative points together.
To craft a reassuring resolution then you might think about how you can use imagery, symbolism and figurative language to convey calm emotions.
Teacher tip
You might like to spend some time mapping out the whole narrative before writing the ending if you feel it would be helpful for pupils.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as' is the definition of a .
Q2.Which of the following settings might be considered relaxing?
Q3.'Of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
Q4.'To say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone)' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?
Q5.'The conclusion of the story’s plot where all unanswered questions are solved' is the definition of which word beginning with 'r'?
Q6.We typically associate the colour white which which of the following?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'The idea that things represent other things' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
Q2.Which of the following sentences uses a superlative?
Q3.'Perceptible by touch or apparently so; tangible' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?
Q4.At the end of 'Moriarty', Horowitz compares the criminal Devereux to a ...
Q5.At the end of 'Moriarty', Horowitz's use of a "trunk" is symbolic of which of the following?
Q6.Which of the following are connotations of the colour grey?
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