First News

1.) What did Nathan Wyburn use to create his collage?

He used photos of more than 200 NHS workers.

2.) Explain the message the artist is trying to get across and why.

Nathan Wyburn is trying to get across the message that everyone can 'work together to make a picture, because lots of different people's photographs look like just a photo by themselves, but if they are all put together they make an artwork. It is a metaphor for coronavirus, because if we all work togetnher we can make a cure.

3.) The journalist uses the word 'tribute' to describe the piece of art. What does the word 'tribute' mean?

It means an act that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

4.) Why did the Taylor family colour in the bricks of their house?

They coloured in the bricks of their house to 'lift peoples' spirits'.

5.) What has the rainbow become a symbol of?

They have become a symbol of unity and supporting eachother at this difficult time.

6.) a: Which is your favourite hairdo and why?

My favourite is the Princess Leia hairdo because it is very recognisable, and he even has a costume to match.

b: Which character's hairstyle do you think the hairdresser should try next?

I think they should try a maleficent hairstyle.

7.) Give two reasons why hairdresser Heidi has styled Geoff's hair in this way.

Heidi wanted to be a glimmer of light during the shadows of uncertianty, and she wants to keep up-to-date now that her hair salon is closed.

8.) Which 2 language features do the words 'exterminate' and 'self-isolate' share?

Rhyme and the same number of syllables.

9.) Describe how the 'social distancing circle' invention works.

It works by preventing people from coming within 2 metres of the person weraing the device, because they just could not physically get past the barrier.

10.) a: Were you suprised by the size of the invention when you looked at the photograph?

I wasn't really suprised by the size, because I know that you need to keep at least 2 metres apart to prevent the virus spreading, so I expected it to be about that big.