Literacy & Language
Persuasion
Critical
Literacy
Literacy
Spot the Technique
General
Knowledge
Knowledge
100
Identify the conjunction: Although it was late, we continued working.
Although
100
What persuasive technique is used when a speaker asks a question to make the audience think?
Rhetorical question
100
What does it mean if a text is biased?
It presents a particular viewpoint or favours one side.
100
"The stars danced across the night sky."
Personification
100
How many degrees are in a right angle?
90 degrees
200
Identify the dependent clause: The students cheered when the final bell rang.
when the final bell rang.
200
Identify the persuasive technique: "Together, we can make our school a better place."
Inclusive language
200
A social media post claims a celebrity said something shocking, but provides no source. What should you do before believing or sharing it?
Check reliable sources to see if the claim is true.
200
"Her voice was as smooth as silk."
Simile
200
What ancient civilisation built the pyramids at Giza?
Ancient Egyptians
300
What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence?
A compound sentence joins independent clauses. A complex sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.
300
Identify the persuasive technique: "Over 80% of students agree that school lunches should be improved."
Statistics
300
Two news websites report the same event but focus on different details. Explain one reason why their reports might be different.
They may have different audiences, purposes, perspectives or biases.
300
"The bees buzzed beside the blooming bushes."
Alliteration
300
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific ocean
400
What effect does the metaphor "The classroom was a zoo" have on the reader?
It suggests the classroom was noisy, chaotic or out of control.
400
A speaker describes a proposed school rule as "a complete disaster waiting to happen." Explain how this language persuades the audience.
The emotive language creates fear or concern and encourages the audience to view the rule negatively.
400
What is the message of this ad?
The ad's message is that climate change is happening, so people need to change their behaviour and take action to protect the planet before it's too late.
400
"The city never sleeps."
personification
400
What is 15% of 200?
30
500
What is the difference between "your" and "you're"?
Your shows possession; you're means "you are".
500
A speaker says, "Imagine your little brother walking home alone in the dark. Would you feel safe?" Identify two persuasive techniques and explain their effect.
Inclusive or personal language and rhetorical question. They encourage the audience to imagine a personal situation and feel concern about safety.
500
What technique is this ad using to share it's message?
Statistics, emotive language, visual imagery, contrast, direct address.
500
"The sound of trumpets filled the air as the sun shone brightly down on the vast sea of sleeping soldiers"
Imagery
500
Which country's flag has a snake on it?
Mexico
