Unit 1
Unit 2
Lexis
Teacher Trivia
Halloween
100

What are the three most important things we analyse when analyse text?

Form Structure Language 

100

Explain the difference between autobiography and memoir 

Autobiography is one story whereas memoir is a shoter, self contained story 

100

Lazy and slow in an indulgent, attractive way

(from the past paper)

Languid 

100

Mr Henry's least favourite food

Plov!

(Duh)

100

Pennywise the clown is the antagonist from the novel It, written by who?

Stephen King

(Duh)

200

When analysing text it is vital to refer back to the V, A and P

Voice Audience and Purpose 

200

What type of language will strengthen the sense of authority / knowledge of the writer in a review?

Esoteric 

200

A word that is comprised of two words

(Double if you can also provide an example)

Portmanteau 

200

How many combined years teaching experience do both teachers have?

16/17/18

16

200

Which famous Edvard Munch painting inspired a horror franchise of the same name?

(The) Scream

300

What is the ideal number of supporting statements to support a topic sentence / main idea?

Three

300

Which A word is similar to a memoir but much shorter and often humorous? 

Anecdote

300

A story, picture, or poem which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning- often a social or political one

(from lessons with both teachers)

Allegory 

300

Which teacher lost their front tooth as a result of riding their bicycle into a wall?

Ms Christine 

300

The day after Halloween (November 1st) is known by what name in many European and Catholic countries?

All Saints Day / All Hallows' Day

400

Explain the difference between personification and pathetic fallacy

personification is more physical characteristics whereas PF is mood/feeling/emotion 

400

Why is a biography more reliable than an autobiography?

Autpbiographies are written from a biased point of view, time distorts memory, people like to self-aggrandise 

400

A division or contrast between two opposing things

Dichotomy

400

Both teachers share a common fear- what is it? Double points if you use the correct terminology

Fear of heights 

Acrophobia

400

The word Halloween is an abbreviation, of what?  

(All) Hallows' Eve

500

What is pemmican?

Dried meat / fat

500

What is the most common interactive feature of a blog?

Hyperlinks 

500

To do something without care, attention, or urgency 

lackadaisically 

500

Which well known author connects Ms Christine (born in her country) to Mr Henry (his favourite author)?

JRR Tolkien

500

Name this well known horror villain.


Art The Clown

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