The Context Flashcards
What is the ‘context’ of a story?
The background information to a piece of literature. It could be information about the time it was written, when it was set or the author.
Who wrote the play ‘Blood Brothers’?
Willy Russell
What social class was Willy Russell born into?
The working class
What social class did Willy Russell’s wife come from?
The middle class
What city is the play ‘Blood Brothers’ set in?
Liverpool
What decades does the play ‘Blood Brothers’ cover?
1950s-1980s
Who became Prime Minister in 1979?
Margaret Thathcher
What impact did Thatcher have on the trade unions?
She reduced their powers.
What were some of the issues facing the working class in Liverpool in the 1980s?
High rates of unemployment and poverty.
What does the term ‘social exclusion’ mean?
To be restricted access to resources in society.
What does RP stand for?
Received Pronunciation
What is received pronunciation?
The standard way to pronounce words. This accent is not restricted to a specific part of the country.
What is the difference between ‘accent’ and ‘dialect’?
‘Accent’ refers to the pronunciation of words.
‘Dialect’ refers to the words that people use that indicate where they are from.
What is standard English?
The form of English widely accepted as the correct / formal way of using English.
What is non-standard English?
The informal version of the language, which can change depending on where it is being spoken. It contains lots of colloquialisms (slang).
