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La vita è bella
Extract 2
Part A HSC-style task:
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
- respond critically to the prescribed text
- analyse how meaning is conveyed
- demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the prescribed text and the prescribed issues.
Answer the following questions in English.
- What is happening at the beginning of this extract? Why?
- Comment on the restaurant setting and the atmosphere that it creates.
- Give reasons why the Director has chosen to portray the restaurant in this manner.
- Why does Guido hide behind Ferruccio in the scene in the piazza?
- Explain the significance of riddles in the film.
- What opportunity is presented to Guido through his meeting with the Inspector?
Part B HSC-style question
In your answer you will be assessed on how well you:
- demonstrate an understanding of the prescribed text
- write in Italian for a specific purpose.
Imagine you overhear the conversation between Dora and her friend, Elena, as they continue on their way after meeting Guido in the piazza. Write a conversation of approximately 200 words in Italian.
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