Creative Writing
Coming of Age
The Outsiders
Romeo and Juliet
Animal Farm
100

What is imagery?

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).

100

What does "coming of age" mean?

Growing up and learning important lessons about life and identity.

100

Who is the author of 'The Outsiders'?

S.E.Hinton

100

What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?

The Montagues and Capulets

100

Who wrote Animal Farm?

George Orwell.

200

Name one form which creative writing can take

Short story, diary entry, letter, poem etc.

200

Name one common theme in "coming of age".
(BONUS 200: Transform one of the central themes into a thematic statement)

Identity, belonging, independence, friendship, responsibility.
(BONUS: True friends are more like family.)

200

What are the two main social groups in The Outsiders?

The Greasers and the Socs (Socials)

200

What are the central themes of Romeo and Juliet?
(BONUS 200: Transform one of the central themes into a thematic statement)

Love and hate.
(BONUS: Young love can make people act recklessly and impulsively)

200

What is the farm an allegory for?

The Russian Revolution and rise of Soviet communism.

300

What does "first-person" voice mean? (BONUS 200: Why is it important to show a character's internal thoughts?)

Writing from the “I” perspective, where the narrator is also a character.

BONUS: This can help the reader understand how the character feels and thinks, not just what they do. It makes the writing more personal, realistic, and emotional. 

300

Why are relationships, particularly friendships, important in "coming of age" stories?

They shape identity, provide support, and challenge characters to grow

300

What is the full name of the narrator of 'The Outsiders'?

Ponyboy Curtis

300

Why do people still study Romeo and Juliet today?

Its themes are universal and timeless.

300

Why is the character Napoleon important? What does he represent?

He represents dictatorship and the corruption of power.

400

Give one example of how you might show a character's identity (for example, that they are shy) in a creative text without directly saying it

Instead of writing “I am shy,” you could show it through action: “I stared at the ground and twisted my hands together when the teacher called my name.”

400

How can conflict with adults show "coming of age"?

It highlights independence and the struggle between childhood and adulthood.

400

What is the name of the poem that is included in 'The Outsiders' to provide more meaning.
BONUS: What is the key theme of this poem?

'Nothing Gold Can Stay'
BONUS: Change

400

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
What does this quote mean, and who is saying it?

Juliet is reflecting on how Romeo’s last name, Montague, is the only thing keeping them apart.
 

400

How does propaganda work in Animal Farm?

Squealer manipulates language to control how animals think.

500

What is an intertextual reference?

When one texts refers to another existing text in order to provide greater / deeper meaning

500

Explain how a character realising people are 'more than labels' is linked to "coming of age".

It shows maturity: understanding that the world is more complex than simple stereotypes.

500

Explain how The Outsiders is a coming-of-age story.

Ponyboy (and others) learn lessons about identity, stereotypes, violence, and empathy: maturing in how they see the world.


500

Explain how Romeo and Juliet shows the dangers of impulsive decisions. Why is this relevant to teenagers today?

The characters act quickly on emotions (love, anger, grief), leading to tragedy. This mirrors challenges teens face around risk-taking and decision-making.

500

Explain how Animal Farm explores the theme of power and corruption.

It shows how leaders can begin with good intentions but become oppressive, warning about the abuse of authority.

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