Starter quiz
- What makes an excellent narrative?
- the most sophisticated vocabulary possible
- precise vocabulary chosen for effect ✓
- figurative language used to create vivid imagery ✓
- an example of every linguistic device used
- lots of speech and characters communicating with each other
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- How many nouns are in the following sentence: He was cavorting around like a bull fresh into the ring.
- one
- two ✓
- three
- four
- five
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- Which adjective would be the most specific to describe this street?
- thin
- close
- narrow ✓
- crowded
- cramped
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- Which of the following is the most useful simile?
- He was as angry as a bull.
- She was as fearless as a lion.
- She was sweeter than honey.
- She had the spirit of an unbroken horse. ✓
- His eyes were as deep as the ocean.
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- Which of these uses punctuation not only accurately, but also for effect?
- The shop was chaotic: clothes all over the floor and receipts strewn around.
- It was always when Mr Smith was teaching (if you could call it that). ✓
- The silence spoke the words that Ethan hadn't been able to ... ✓
- Henry's best friend had always been by his side.
- The house at the end of the street was strange - really strange. ✓
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- Which of the following is the best description of this picture?
- The cliffs sat on top of the ocean waters.
- The vast cliffs stretched for miles along the coastline.
- The cliffs met the sea in a frothy handshake.
- The mouth of the cliff yawned out onto the open waters of the ocean. ✓
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