Starter quiz
- What is the traditional theme of a sonnet?
- romantic love ✓
- familial love
- love of nature
- love of country
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- Which of the following are synonyms for resolute?
- determined ✓
- uncertain
- hesitant
- purposeful ✓
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- Which of the following means 'bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind'?
- empathetic
- evocative ✓
- exemplifying
- idyllic
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- Rupert Brooke uses metaphorical language in 'The Soldier' by referring to the soldier's body as ______.
- 'dust' ✓
- Rupert Brooke's 'The Solider' suggests that the soldier will achieve ______ by becoming forever a part of England after death.
- 'immortality' ✓
- What is England said to have done for the soldier in Rupert Brooke's 'The Soldier'?
- raised them ✓
- taught them to fight
- taught them to love the King
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Exit quiz
- The overarching statement of your argument in the introduction is called a ______ statement.
- thesis ✓
- topic
- definitive
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- Which of the following means 'to express feelings, thoughts, or information to other people'?
- utilise
- convey ✓
- idealised
- propaganda
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- Which of the following means 'to make use of something'?
- utilise ✓
- exemplify
- convey
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- Which of the following has correctly embedded the quote into the sentence?
- "He flew like a butterfly." This is an example of a simile.
- The author uses similes, e.g. "he flew like a butterfly."
- The author suggests the boy flies "like a butterfly" to convey his gracefulness. ✓
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- Match the elements of a single paragraph outline with the definition.
- Topic sentence⇔Explains specific focus of paragraph. ✓
- Supporting detail⇔Evidence that supports the argument. ✓
- Concluding sentence⇔Summary of paragraph with a clear focus on writer’s purpose. ✓
- Which of the following should a topic sentence do?
- use quotations
- explain the focus of the paragraph ✓
- provide a counter-argument to the thesis
- support the thesis ✓
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Key learning points
- Thesis statements introduce the overarching argument.
- Topic sentences introduce the focus of the paragraph.
- Answers should consider writers' intentions and writers' use of language, form, and structure.
Common misconception
That an answer should include all of the interesting details about a text.
An answer should only include details that are relevant to the question.
Keywords
Idealised - Idealised means to regard or represent something as perfect or better than in reality.
Patriotic - Patriotic means having or expressing devotion to and support for one's country.
Exemplifying - Exemplifying means illustrating or clarifying by giving an example.
Conveys - Conveys means to express feelings, thoughts, or information to other people.
Utilises - Utilises means to make use of something.
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