Starter quiz

  • When you analyse language, what do you examine?
    • structural techniques
    • words and phrases  ✓
    • introductions and conclusions
    • paragraphs and subheadings
  • Which two are synonyms for contrast?
    • opposite  ✓
    • similarities
    • difference  ✓
    • equality
  • What is a semantic field?
    • a set of words all linked by similar meanings or topic  ✓
    • words that are rich in connotations, suggesting ideas and feelings
    • words that create striking imagery so readers create pictures in their mind
    • words that have hard angry sounds and create a sense of aggression
  • Match the words with their synonyms.
    • zoom in
      ⇔
      focus on ✓
    • sorrow
      ⇔
      misery ✓
    • fondness
      ⇔
      affection ✓
    • convince
      ⇔
      persuade ✓
  • What verb form is being used in this sentence? "Please believe me, Father."
    • 'imperative' ✓
  • Repetition is often used for which of the following?
    • politeness
    • sound effects
    • description
    • emphasis  ✓
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