Literary Devices
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
What is an adverb?
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in “-ly” (e.g., quickly, softly).
During which period were bushrangers most active in Australia?
The 1800s.
What was the name of Ned Kelly’s gang?
The Kelly Gang.
What is a sizzling start in a story?
An exciting or engaging beginning that grabs the reader’s attention.
Give an example of hyperbole.
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse."
What is a noun group?
A group of words that work together to describe a noun (e.g., "the large, hungry cat").
What significant event in the 1850s increased bushranger activity?
The Australian Gold Rush.
What was the name of Ned Kelly’s famous last stand?
The Glenrowan siege.
Define backfill in narrative structure.
A technique where background information is revealed after the action has started.
Define onomatopoeia and provide an example.
A word that imitates a sound (e.g., "buzz" or "bang").
Identify the sentence type: “She went to the store, and he stayed home.”
Compound sentence.
Why were bushrangers considered both criminals and folk heroes?
They were outlaws, but many people admired their defiance of authority and their stories became legendary.
How did Ned Kelly die?
He was hanged at the Melbourne Gaol in 1880.
What are the pebble, rock, and boulder in story structure?
They represent increasing levels of tension or obstacles in the story.
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered through the trees").
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence that has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause (e.g., "Because it was raining, we stayed inside").
What kind of punishments did bushrangers face if they were caught?
Bushrangers were often sent to prison, or in serious cases, they were hanged.
Who were the four members of Ned Kelly's gang?
Steve Hart, Joe Byrne, Ned Kelly and Dan Kelly
What happens during the action climax of a story?
The highest point of action, where the main conflict comes to a head.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states one thing is another.
What is a conjunction?
A word used to connect clauses or sentences (e.g., "and," "but," "or").
Why did the government increase the number of police patrols in areas with bushrangers?
To stop the rise of bushranger activity and protect towns and travellers from being robbed.
What was the purpose of the Jerilderie Letter?
It was a written by Ned Kelly outlining his grievances against the police, perhaps to get the public on his side.
What is a character resolution?
The part of the story where the character’s personal journey or growth is resolved, and loose ends are tied up.