1. Answer the questions on either:
(a) PRESCRIBED LITERATURE (Sin noticias de Gurb) or (b) JOURNALISTIC TEXT - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1 - 2019
Question 1
1. Answer the questions on either:
(a) PRESCRIBED LITERATURE (Sin noticias de Gurb) or (b) JOURNALISTIC TEXT. (50 marks)
PRESCRIBED LITERATURE: Eduardo Mendoz... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:1. Answer the questions on either:
(a) PRESCRIBED LITERATURE (Sin noticias de Gurb) or (b) JOURNALISTIC TEXT - Leaving Cert Spanish - Question 1 - 2019
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a) escritora
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La respuesta a esta parte es que en el texto se menciona a la persona que está escribiendo la historia como escritora. Esto se refiere a alguien que narra la experiencia o las situaciones que se presentan en la novela.
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b) noticias
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En el texto se habla de que las 'noticias' son el enfoque de la novela, donde el protagonista A es incapaz de recibir noticias sobre su hogar o vida anterior, lo que genera la tensión narrativa.
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c) responde
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A lo largo de la narrativa, el personaje A busca respuestas sobre su situación actual. La respuesta a esta parte se relaciona con la búsqueda constante de A para encontrar su lugar en el mundo y las respuestas a las preguntas de su existencia.
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3. What household appliances does the alien buy?
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The alien buys several household appliances which include:
Vacuum cleaner/hoover.
Microwave (oven).
Iron.
Toaster.
Deep fat fryer.
Hairdryer.
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4. What two things does the alien do to help Señora Mercedes?
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The alien helps Señora Mercedes by:
Putting up the metal shutter.
Plugging in the coffee machine.
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5. Discuss the use of humour and satire in the novel.
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The novel employs humour and satire to critique societal norms and human behaviors. Through the character of the alien, whose naivety contrasts with human complexity, comedic situations arise. For instance, the alien’s misunderstanding of everyday life highlights absurdities in human relations and interactions. This creates a satirical commentary on the human condition while remaining entertaining.
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