Starter quiz
- In 'The Twisted Tree' the character Mormor is Martha's ...
- mother.
- grandmother. ✓
- aunt.
- great grandmother.
- no relation.
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- 'The Twisted Tree' can be described as a ______ thriller
- Baltic
- Norman
- Nordic ✓
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- Which two words beginning with 'p' and 'f' can be used to describe a device where the weather reflects the mood of the main character?
- 'pathetic fallacy' ✓
- Which of these two words could be used to describe a typical atmosphere of a Nordic thriller?
- suspenseful ✓
- hopeful
- ominous ✓
- joyous
- dreamy
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- Which two words does the writer use in 'The Twisted Tree' to describe the tree?
- straight
- twisted ✓
- smooth
- gnarled ✓
- spikey
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- Which of these sentences would not be considered pathetic fallacy?
- The storm raged on as the battle intensified.
- The sun shone brightly on their wedding day.
- The character felt lonely while walking through the forest. ✓
- The thunder roared in anger as the argument escalated.
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Exit quiz
- In 'The Twisted Tree' what is the name of the boy that Martha finds living in the cabin?
- Steeg
- Stig ✓
- Steven
- Simon
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- Which of the following sentences contains a simile?
- The tree was twisted and ancient.
- The sun shone brightly on their wedding day.
- Her sadness hung about her, like a restless storm cloud. ✓
- He felt lonely while as he walked through the quiet forest.
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- Which of these words best describes the setting in 'The Twisted Tree'?
- isolated ✓
- wistful
- romantic
- bleak ✓
- desolate ✓
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- In 'The Twisted Tree', the writer uses a simile to describe Stig. What does she compare Stig to?
- a wolf
- a ghost
- a tree
- an angel ✓
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- Which of these definitions best describes the word 'forlorn'?
- angry, frustrated or confused
- hopeful, happy and content
- sad, lonely or devoid of hope ✓
- excited, joyous and thrilled
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- In 'The Twisted Tree', the writer describes the tree as having "arms" that can "snatch". This is an example of ...
- simile.
- personifiation. ✓
- metaphor.
- pathetic fallacy.
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Key learning points
- Martha has a vivid nightmare about the tree.
- Martha allows Stig to stay.
- The tree has a symbolic meaning that will be revealed throughout the novel.
- Similes can be used to create vivid imagery and help the reader experience what is being described.
- When crafting similes, they need to be plausible, draw relevant comparisons and not be confusing for the reader.
Common misconception
As long as I have used "like" or "as", I have created an effective simile.
Consider this simile: 'Her voice was like a salad.' The comparison is unclear and doesn't enhance understanding.
Keywords
Forlorn - sad, lonely or devoid of hope
Desolate - abandoned and joyless
Oblivion - lack of awareness or consciousness; nothingness
Temperamental - unreliable or changing quickly
Malice - evil; the desire to harm someone
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