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Starter quiz

  • A basic plot consists of a beginning, middle and ______.
    • 'end' ✓
  • What distinguishes a narrative from a description?
    • thoughts
    • events  ✓
    • speech
    • characters
  • Select the narrative statements.
    • The door was a deep mahogany colour, with a large knocker.
    • She spun around, her eyes darting everywhere.  ✓
    • His lips were like two fat slugs that had crawled onto his face unannounced.
    • She was greeted by an immense dog, with patches of grey and white fur.  ✓
    • The atmosphere suddenly turned sour and the crowd began to look uncomfortable.  ✓
  • Which of these might be used as synonyms for beautiful?
    • abhorrent
    • mesmerising  ✓
    • stunning  ✓
    • cute
    • gorgeous  ✓
  • Which is the most appropriate description of the clouds?
    Which is the most appropriate description of the clouds?
    • The clouds gathered above.  ✓
    • The clouds sat above.
    • The clouds grouped above.
    • The clouds stood above.
    • The clouds gossiped above.
  • Which of the following is the best description of this landscape?
    Which of the following is the best description of this landscape?
    • The hills were immense, with walls separating the fields.
    • There were groups of trees within the hills.
    • The various hills were all knitted together in a patchwork of green landscape.  ✓
    • The rolling hills stretched out for miles.
    • Looking out, I was met by a sea of green.
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