Starter quiz

  • Which adjectives could describe a 19th century prison?
    • Bleak  ✓
    • Hygenic
    • Strict  ✓
    • Unsanitary  ✓
  • Complete this sentence: If a writer uses "I, it suggests that the text is written in __________ person.''
    • 'first' ✓
  • In Victorian Britain, what was the most common attitude and value?
    • Being open to change and helping society
    • Sticking to old ways and class divisions  ✓
    • Focusing on new technology and science
    • Believing in personal independence and self-reliance
  • What word is given to texts that are based in truth and not invented?
    • 'Non-fiction' ✓
  • What information beginning with 'C' can give you clues about a text, before you start reading?
    • 'Contextual' ✓
  • What does investigative journalism refer to?
    • In-depth research and reporting to uncover hidden truths or corruption  ✓
    • Writing opinion pieces about current affairs
    • Creating fictional stories for entertainment
    • Reporting on everyday news and current affairs
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