Unit 1
Unit 2
Lexis
Teacher Trivia
Halloween
100
What are the three most important things we analyse when analyse text?
Form Structure Language
100
Explain the difference between autobiography and memoir
Autobiography is one story whereas memoir is a shoter, self contained story
100
Lazy and slow in an indulgent, attractive way
(from the past paper)
Languid
100
Mr Henry's least favourite food
Plov!
(Duh)
100
Pennywise the clown is the antagonist from the novel It, written by who?
Stephen King
(Duh)
200
When analysing text it is vital to refer back to the V, A and P
Voice Audience and Purpose
200
What type of language will strengthen the sense of authority / knowledge of the writer in a review?
Esoteric
200
A word that is comprised of two words
(Double if you can also provide an example)
Portmanteau
200
How many combined years teaching experience do both teachers have?
16/17/18
16
200
Which famous Edvard Munch painting inspired a horror franchise of the same name?
(The) Scream
300
What is the ideal number of supporting statements to support a topic sentence / main idea?
Three
300
Which A word is similar to a memoir but much shorter and often humorous?
Anecdote
300
A story, picture, or poem which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning- often a social or political one
(from lessons with both teachers)
Allegory
300
Which teacher lost their front tooth as a result of riding their bicycle into a wall?
Ms Christine
300
The day after Halloween (November 1st) is known by what name in many European and Catholic countries?
All Saints Day / All Hallows' Day
400
Explain the difference between personification and pathetic fallacy
personification is more physical characteristics whereas PF is mood/feeling/emotion
400
Why is a biography more reliable than an autobiography?
Autpbiographies are written from a biased point of view, time distorts memory, people like to self-aggrandise
400
A division or contrast between two opposing things
Dichotomy
400
Both teachers share a common fear- what is it? Double points if you use the correct terminology
Fear of heights
Acrophobia
400
The word Halloween is an abbreviation, of what?
(All) Hallows' Eve
500
What is pemmican?
Dried meat / fat
500
What is the most common interactive feature of a blog?
Hyperlinks
500
To do something without care, attention, or urgency
lackadaisically
500
Which well known author connects Ms Christine (born in her country) to Mr Henry (his favourite author)?
JRR Tolkien
500
Name this well known horror villain.
Art The Clown