Language Features
Which of the following language features is used in the example that follows? Options include: Dialogue, Emphasis, Exaggeration, Noun Group and Repetition.
The black cat with the sharp claws.
The frightened boy.
Noun Group
There are 5 elements of a story's plot - including the: Orientation, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.
When, during your story, would you introduce your main character and setting?
The Orientation
What type of figurative language is shown in the following example:
The cloud was fluffy like cotton candy.
He's as hairy as a gorilla.
Simile
Which of the following plot elements is shown in the example? Options include Character Traits, Conflict, Hook (Sizzling Start), Suspense and Theme.
"Was-s-s that you Tommy?" I felt a bony hand move down the back of my head onto my shoulder. I turned quickly and screamed. A floating white shape was moving slowly down the hallway towards me.
Hook or Sizzling Start
Where do you put the following punctuation marks (. ? !)
At the end of sentences.
Which of the following language features is used in the example that follows? Options include: Dialogue, Emphasis, Exaggeration, Noun Group and Repetition.
"Shari can you get me some water please?"
"I didn't know you could run so fast!"
Dialogue (e.g. direct speech)
There are 5 elements of a story's plot - including the: Orientation, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.
When, during your story, would the problems facing your character be the most intense?
The Climax.
Name the language feature that is shown in the following examples:
She was a laser aimed at her target.
He has the heart of a lion.
Metaphor
Which of the following plot elements is shown in the example? Options include Character Traits, Conflict, Hook (Sizzling Start), Suspense and Theme.
Friendly, Mistrustful, Generous, Silly, Ferocious, Hard-working, Funny, Kind, etc.
Character Traits
When do you use capital letters when writing? (2 answers required)
At the start of sentences, and for proper nouns (names for individual and unique places and things).
Which of the following language features is used in the example that follows? Options include: Dialogue, Emphasis, Exaggeration, Noun Group and Repetition.
The boy was really, really tired.
For just $100, this bike can be yours. For the low, low price of $100 you can be the envy of your friends.
Repetition.
There are 5 elements of a story's plot - including the: Orientation, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.
When, during your story, would the main character have solved the problems that were affecting them?
Resolution
Name the language feature that is shown in the following examples:
Ten terrible tigers.
Wacky Wednesday
Alliteration
Which of the following plot elements is shown in the example? Options include Character Traits, Conflict, Hook (Sizzling Start), Suspense and Theme.
After the thunderstorm, Jenny was feeling jumpy. The power was off and she could hear all the night sounds that would normally be muffled by the whir of her ceiling fan. A slow drip could be heard on her windowsill, frogs were croaking in the yard and she could still hear the rumble of the now distant storm moving further away. Jenny was on edge. Then she heard creaking footsteps coming down the hall and saw flickering light through the bottom of her door. Jenny, with heart thundering in her chest, lay flat in her bed and pulled the sheets up to her nose.
Suspense.
Which sentence has the incorrect homophone and does not make sense?
1. The higher car cost eighty dollars a day.
2. The hire car cost eighty dollars a day.
The first sentence does not make sense.
Which of the following language features is used in the example that follows? Options include: Dialogue, Emphasis, Exaggeration, Noun Group and Repetition.
Julia is so smart she has the whole dictionary memorized.
He's so smelly that even the flies fainted from his stink.
Exaggeration (or Hyperbole)
There are 5 elements of a story's plot - including the: Orientation, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.
When, during your story, would your character be working through problems and getting closer to fixing them?
Falling Action
Name the language feature that is shown in the following examples:
The snowflake kissed her cheek.
The sunrise greeted me as I walked outside.
Personification
Which of the following plot elements is shown in the example? Options include Character Traits, Conflict, Hook (Sizzling Start), Suspense and Theme.
Polly lifted another penguin from the black ooze that had washed up onto the shore. The poor thing was exhausted. The oil spill had already killed countless fish and there were many birds and penguins on this beach that had their feathers coated in the toxic mix, struggling to move. When she heard of the disaster, she came as fast she she could, she had to help save these poor animals. Polly put her sponge in the soapy water that she had brought with her and started to wipe down the grateful penguin.
Theme (in this example, protecting the environment, saving life)
Which sentence is spelt correctly? (The other 2 contain words that are mispelt)
1. I looked in the pantree for cookies.
2. Shane had no idea I had eten all the cookies.
3. I blamed the missing Cookies on the Cookie Monster.
Sentence 3 is spelt correctly.
3. I blamed the missing Cookies on the Cookie Monster.
Which of the following language features is used in the example that follows? Options include: Dialogue, Emphasis, Exaggeration, Noun Group and Repetition.
"Do you know him?!"
Daniel saw it then, on the floor, THE KEY.
The rabbits chewed through all of the lettuce.
Emphasis
There are 5 elements of a story's plot - including the: Orientation, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Resolution.
When would you build tension with problems building up for your character?
The Rising Action
Name the language feature that is shown in the following examples:
Bang.
Moo.
Oink.
Onomatopoeia
Which of the following plot elements is shown in the example? Options include Character Traits, Conflict, Hook (Sizzling Start), Suspense and Theme.
"Do you even know what you are doing?" said Brent, looking on as Sherman fiddled with tools and the pipes under the kitchen sink. "Of course I do! It's just this bolt is rusted... on... tight...". Sherman gave a final yank of his spanner and suddenly water was spraying everywhere.
"Sherman you idiot, you forgot to turn off the water main!!" yelled Brent. "Now's not the time, help me turn it off, hurry!" Sherman had his eyes closed and was desperately holding the section of pipe spraying water, trying with his hands to stop the spray.
Conflict
Between what 2 words should a comma be added?
I like cooking my family and my pets.
Between cooking and my
I like cooking, my family and my pets.