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‘Spectator ab Extra’ A. Vocabulary – matching exercise Words Definition a) pelf i) to go beyond b) to sneer ii) – in the manner of a gentleman c) heigh-ho iii) money, riches, material goods. Negative connotation d) en grand seigneur iv) to make scornful facial expressions e) to surpass v) an exclamation of joy, surprise, exultation B. Discussion What does the title mean?? What is a persona? Make a brief summary of each of the three stanzas: Stanzas Brief summary + identify and interesting language points One Two Three ‘Spectator ab Extra’ Fill in the grid with details from the poem: Examples of words/phrases from poem Effect on the reader? What does this show? Setting Use of pronouns Description of others Description of the persona Rhyme scheme/Rhythm Final lines of each stanza Humour/Irony Other? 3