Punctuation & Grammar
Alliteration is the repetition of consonants. True or False?
True
What is the main purpose of a narrative?
To entertain with a story.
Who is the main character in Crow Country?
Sadie
"Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone- J.K. Rowling
knee ___ size
cap
Last year I (go)___ to England on holiday.
State a sentence that would most likely be found in a persuasive essay.
e.g. "You should vote for this candidate because she cares about education."
What is the setting of the story?
Boort- A small rural town in Australia.
"The crow wheeled high in the clear winter sky."
Crow Country- Kate Constable
jelly ____ plate
fish
Name a punctuation mark that is used to indicate extra information in a sentence.
Dashes/Parentheses
Name a key feature of informative writing (other than information)
Detailed explanations, facts and statistics
What is the significance of the crows in the novel?
They serve as messengers between the past and the present.
"All children, except one, grow up."
Peter Pan- J.M. Barrie
work ____ shop
book
What two functions does an apostrophe have?
Possession and contraction
What is the main difference between compare and contrast vs cause and effect? Provide examples.
Compare and contrast examines similarities and differences, while cause and effect explains reasons and outcomes.
How does the theme of time and history play a role in Crow Country?
a) The story shows how the past is irrelevant to the present.
b) The characters learn that history has no impact on their current lvies
c) The novel explores how the past is connected to the present and affects the characters' decisions
d) The characters discover that they can change history and alter the present
c) The novel explores how the past is connected to the present and affects the characters' decisions
""Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast."
Charlotte's Web- E.B. White
cottage ___ burger
cheese
A babel of words is an example of what kind of noun?
A collective noun
When writing a persuasive essay, what is the role of a counterargument and why is it important?
To acknowledge and refute opposing views, strengthening the overall argument.
What is the message the author conveys about cultural identity and reconciliation in Crow Country?
a) The novel suggests that cultural differences should be ignored for the sake of peace
b) The story emphasises the importance of acknowledging and respecting Indigenous cultures and the need for reconciliation.
c) The book argues that cultural identity is not important in the modern world.
d) The novel shows that cultural identity leads to conflict and should be downplayed
b) The story emphasises the importance of acknowledging and respecting Indigenous cultures and the need for reconciliation.
"A funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful."
Matilda- Roald Dahl
strike ___ spoken
out