Language Features
Identify the language feature: “The wind whispered secrets through the trees.”
Personification
Give a synonym for “reluctant.”
Hesitant, unwilling, resistant
ix the sentence: “the students was excited for camp”
The students were excited for camp.
What is the theme of a text?
The main message, idea, or underlying lesson explored throughout the story.
What is a personal opinion?
What someone thinks or feels — not a fact.
Name the feature:
“Like a shadow, the fear followed him.”
What does “meticulous” mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Add the missing punctuation:
“Josh if you’re free can you help me”
Josh, if you’re free, can you help me?
What was the text we read in class this year?
A Monster Calls
Explain how statistics strengthen an argument.
They provide factual, measurable evidence that increases credibility and reduces doubt.
Name the language feature: “He was drowning in paperwork.”
Hyperbole
Use “inevitable” in a complex sentence.
Although they tried to fix the issue, the failure was inevitable.
Add the missing punctuation:
“Without a doubt this is the best idea we’ve had”
Without a doubt, this is the best idea we’ve had.
How does foreshadowing affect the reader?
It hints at future events, creating suspense and preparing the reader emotionally.
Explain the purpose of a call to action.
To clearly tell the audience what they should do next (e.g., vote, donate, change behaviour).
Identify AND explain the device: “The classroom was a zoo during lunchtime.”
Metaphor → suggests the room was chaotic, loud, and unruly.
Use “significant” in a complex sentence.
Although it was a small gesture, it had a significant impact on the team.
Where does the semicolon go?
“The test was difficult we had not studied enough.”
The test was difficult; we had not studied enough.
What is internal conflict?
A struggle within a character’s mind or emotions.
How does a call to action work in persuasive writing?
It directly urges the audience to do something (vote, donate, think differently), making the argument practical and urgent.
What is the effect of using inclusive language in persuasive writing?
It makes the audience feel involved and united, increasing agreement and engagement.
Define “contemplate” AND use it in a sentence.
Definition: To think about or consider deeply.
Sentence: She sat quietly to contemplate her choices before making a decision.
Combine the sentences correctly:
“Lily forgot her laptop. She borrowed her friend’s. She still didn’t finish on time.”
Lily forgot her laptop, so she borrowed her friend’s, but she still didn’t finish on time.
Analyse this quote:
“Fear tightened its grip around his chest.”
Shows he is overwhelmed with fear; physical imagery reveals panic, anxiety, and emotional vulnerability (personification and metaphor).
What is the effect of using high modality language in persuasive writing?
It creates certainty and authority, making arguments sound stronger and more convincing.