Starter quiz

  • What do we mean when we refer to the context of a poem?
    • an alternative version of a poem
    • the reasons the poet gives for writing the poem
    • the background information we know about the poet that may have inspired them  ✓
    • the key words in a poem
    • the poet's message or key themes
  • What are rhyming words?
    • words that start with the same sound
    • words that end with the same sound  ✓
    • words that are spelt the same but sound different
    • words that are spelt differently but sound the same
    • words with multiple meanings
  • Which of these is the correct spelling?
    • simile  ✓
    • similee
    • similie
    • simille
    • similey
  • Which two words are adjectives?
    • tedious  ✓
    • love
    • day
    • grey  ✓
    • riddles
  • Which of these is an ellipsis?
    • !
    • -
    • ...  ✓
    • :
    • @
  • Which of these sentences uses tentative language?
    • The writer obviously used a simile to show the man was brave
    • The use of alliteration makes the poem more interesting
    • Arguably, the writer's use of a metaphor implies the man is dangerous  ✓
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