Wonder
INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES
LANGUAGE FEATURES
English
Random Trivia
100

Who is the main protagonist in Wonder?

Auggie

100

What is another term for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?

Indigenous Australians

100

What is dialogue?

Characters speaking in a text

100

What does TEEEL stand for?

Topic, Evidence, Explain, Explain, Link

100

What is the name of the place where books are kept and borrowed?

Library

200

Why does Auggie wear the astronaut helmet?

To hide his face because he feels insecure

200

What does the word “Country” mean in Indigenous culture?

land and culture

200

What language feature is “like a lamb to the slaughter”?

Simile

200

What is a thesis statement?

The main argument of an essay

200

What do we call a word that has the opposite meaning?

Antonym

300

What mistake does Jack make that hurts Auggie?

He talks badly about Auggie behind his back

300

Why is storytelling important in Aboriginal cultures?

To pass down stories, culture, and traditions

300

What is repetition used for?

To emphasise ideas

300

What should come after a quote in an essay?

Explanation (What does this show?)

300

How many letters are in the English alphabet?

26

400

What is a key turning point in Jack’s character development?

When he punches Julian / apologises to Auggie

400

What is the Dreaming (Dreamtime)?

Stories about how the world was created and how people should live

400

What is the effect of emotive language?

To make the reader feel strong emotions

400

What is the difference between retell and analysis?

Retell = what happens, Analysis = what it means

400

What type of text would you read to learn facts about animals?

Informative

500

What message about friendship does the novel teach?

True friendship requires kindness, loyalty, and standing up for others

500

What is one way we show respect when learning about Indigenous cultures?

Listening, being respectful, and understanding culture

500

What is hyperbole?

Extreme exaggeration

500

What makes an A-level paragraph?

Evidence + language feature + explanation + reader effect

500

What is the main idea of a story called?

Theme

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