Starter quiz

  • What does the word 'contrast' mean?
    • an obvious difference between two or more things
    • an obvious similarity between two or more things  ✓
    • an explanation of two or more things
  • What is the aim of descriptive writing?
    • to help your reader visualise the scene  ✓
    • to give your reader inspiration
    • to allow your reader to analyse your writing
  • What does it mean if something is familiar?
    • it it is imagined
    • it is unknown to us
    • it is known to us  ✓
  • What is the impact of using short, simple sentences in our writing?
    • they can be used to show shock or surprise  ✓
    • they add detail to our writing
    • they can be used to increase pace  ✓
  • What is being described here? 'a group of words with a similar meaning.'
    • 'semantic field' ✓
  • What is a compound sentence?
    • a sentence with two main clauses joined by a conjunction  ✓
    • a sentence with one main clause
    • a sentence with one main clause and one subordinate clause
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