Genre Fiction
Coraline
Writing
Language Devices
Vocab
100

Describe the difference between fiction and non-fiction

Non-fiction is factual or real, fiction is made up 

100

What do Coraline's neighbours keep calling her at the beginning of the book?

Caroline

100

Define the term 'setting' in regards to stories

Where a story takes place

100

What is 'giving human attributes to a non-living thing'? (e.g. 'The wind whispered')

Personification

100

This word describes something as 'evil or harmful'

Sinister

200

List 6 different fiction genres

Answers vary. Examples: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Historical, Horror, Romance, Gothic, Dystopian
200

What genre does Coraline fit into?

Gothic

200

What should be done to create a strong setting?

The Reader's 5 Senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) should be engaged

200

What is 'stating two different things are the same to highlight similarities'? (e.g. 'Work was a nightmare today!')

Metaphor

200

This word describes 'a magic copy of a living person'

Doppelganger

200

What is the purpose of genre fiction?

To entertain or be enjoyed
200
List 3 tropes Coraline uses which fit its genre

Answers vary. Examples: Rats, fog, cats, storms, fortunes

200

List 3 ways we can create a sizzling start

Start with Action, Start with Sounds, Start with Dialogue

200

What is 'comparing two different things to highlight similarities using like or as'? (e.g. 'He ran as fast as a cheetah')

Simile

200

This word means 'to lure someone to do something or go somewhere'

Entice

400

Genre fiction uses elements which are repeatedly used across books, movies etc. What are these elements called?

Tropes

400

What fairy tale is Coraline based on?

The New Mother

400

What elements might be considered when creating a story setting?

Nature, Weather, Civilisation (Buildings/People)

400

What is the literary device when an author indirectly hints at things to come later on in the story?

Foreshadowing

400

This word describes something as 'frightening'

Chilling

400

Identify a genre and list 3 examples of this genre for your teacher

Answers will vary. E.g. Fantasy - Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones

400

What are the names of the two old ladies Coraline lives next to? 

Ms Spink and Ms Forcible

400

What is an archetype?

A archetype is a category or role characters fit into

400

What is 'making a reference to a figure, place or event outside of the text'? (E.g. "It's not like you're Einstein or something")

Allusion

400

This word describes someone as 'serious or sad'

Sombre

800

What is literary fiction? How is it different to genre fiction?

Literary fiction doesn't use tropes and aims to send an artistic message

800

List 4 differences between Coraline's world and the 'Other World'

Answers will vary. E.g. the food is better, mice are replaced with rats, everyone says Coraline not Caroline, animals talk, dogs eat chocolate

800

List 6 different character archetypes

Answers will vary. Can include: The Hero, The Lover, The Magician, The Outlaw, The Explorer, The Sage, The Innocent, The Creator, The Ruler, The Caregiver, The Everyman, The Jester, The Shadow

800

What is 'Using particular words or phrases to evoke certain emotions from the reader.'?

Connotation

800

This word describes an action as 'intending to cause harm or upset'

Malicious