Identifying writers' ideas precisely and in detail | English

Starter quiz

What is the best synonym for 'precise'?
- vague
- accurate ✓
- ambiguous
- uncertain
Which term is used to refer to the overall atmosphere created by a writer?
- plot
- setting
- mood ✓
- characterisaton
What do we mean when we say a writer's meaning is explicit?
- The writer's meaning is open to interpretation
- The writer's meaning is hidden and requires inference
- The writer's meaning is clearly stated ✓
- The writer's meaning is emotional and subjective
Match the situations on the left with the most likely inferences.
- They take careful notes during class
  
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  They value education ✓
- They volunteer to present to the class
  
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  They are confident ✓
- They borrow a pen from a friend
  
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  They are not organised ✓
Why was marriage so important to middle class women in the 19th century?
- economic independence and career opportunities
- higher education and learning opportunities
- social status and financial security ✓
- rebellion against societal norms
How might a woman's inability to earn her own money in the 19th century affect her view of marriage?
- It would probably make her independent and less reliant on marriage
- It might lead her to prioritise love over financial consideration
- It could create a pragmatic approach in which marriage is a means to security ✓
- It may encourage her to avoid marriage altogether