Take a looks at Slessor's The Night Ride and the rhythm in the verse that creates a meaning of its own.

 

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You need to 'look at' as well as 'listen to' a poem to fully understand it. This follow up podcast on Slessor helps you do that.

 

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Study Skills 1 The curriculum predates a lot of modern technology so how does this impact on your study?

 

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A Farewell to Arms What could possibly persuade a teacher to set this novel? Here are a few suggestions.



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Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 This sonnet provides the perfect introduction to the conventions of the form and how Shakespeare challenged them.

 

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The Rugmaker of Mazar e Sharif  This novel provides a profound insight into the simplicity of generosity. It also challenges Australia's refugee policy.



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Richard III  These two podcasts address the concepts of tragedy in the play as well as the theatrical strategies used by Shakespeare in his story telling.



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Orwell's 1984 is a classic. This podcasts looks at a few reasons why.



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Some of the complexity found in Enduring Love can be understood if we address the reality that motivates each character.



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Here are 'the facts . . . nothing but facts' about Dickens' Hard Times.



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