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Matilda can do Magic — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature
Matilda can do Magic revision notes for ICSE Class 6 English Literature: 3 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 6 English Literature syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Summary and Key Events
- Matilda is a highly intelligent girl who loves reading, but her parents ignore her talents and prefer TV.
- Miss Honey, her teacher, recognises Matilda’s brilliance and wants to help her.
- Miss Trunchbull, the cruel headmistress, wrongly accuses Matilda of putting a newt in her water.
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Characters and Their Traits
- Matilda: Intelligent, calm, honest, and brave. She uses her power only when angry at injustice.
- Miss Honey: Kind, understanding, and supportive. She believes in Matilda and protects her secret.
- Miss Trunchbull: Harsh, unfair, and intimidating. She punishes without proof.
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Grammar and Language Use
- Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things in a general way (e.g., anyone, everyone, something).
- Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject (e.g., myself, yourself, themselves).
- Compound adjectives are made of two words joined by a hyphen (e.g., wide-eyed, steel-rimmed).
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Matilda discovers she can move objectsMatilda is intelligent and kindWords like 'anyone'Words like 'steel
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Key topics in Matilda can do Magic include Summary and Key Events, Characters and Their Traits, Grammar and Language Use. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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