NEXT UP! 2 90 30 Discuss Work with a partner. Hemingway believed that a good story was like an iceberg: only a small part of it is visible, the rest is below the surface. He called it “The Iceberg Theory”. a) In what ways has Hemingway used “The Iceberg Theory” in “A Day’s Wait”? Discuss with your partner and give examples from the text. b) A theme can be explained as a “message” of a story. What do you think might be the theme(s) in this short story? Write down your suggestion(s). c) What is your opinion of the short story? Remember to give reasons for your opinion. WRITING 31 Plan a short story The idea of telling an entire story in six words dates back to Hemingway. He once wrote, “For sale: Baby shoes, never worn”. Here are some other examples of six-word stories that can be connected to the topic communication: Ilove you. Sorry. It’s complicated. Iasked. You answered with silence. First heartbreak. Nineteen years wishing. Reunited! Only child, but never the favourite. One friend, two faces. High school. It sounded better in my head. a) Choose one of the six-word stories. What do you think this story might be about? Freewrite for a couple of minutes. Hæfniviðmið • Tekið þátt í samræðum um kunnugleg málefni og látið skoðun sína í ljós. • Samið texta og leikið sér með málið þar sem sköpunargáfan og ímyndunaraflið fá að njóta sín.
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