Literary Techniques
Which technique is this:
He ran faster than the wind
Hyperbole
In a visual text, what is the name for the part which stands out the most/most important?
Salience
What number was Ms Gruwell's classroom
203
What is the full name of the protagonist in Looking for Alibrandi?
Josephine Alibrandi
Which one of Jesus followers betrayed him?
Judas
What is the literary technique when an author hints at events yet to come
Foreshadowing
Explain what juxtaposition is
Contrast created between two elements of a visual text
Which historical event did Ms Gruwell teach her students about?
The Holocaust
What is the name of the law firm where Michael Andretti works in Sydney?
MacMichael and Sons
Madrid
What technique is this:
She was not the sharpest crayon in the box
Euphemism
What is the film effect called when a number of short scenes are filmed over time and edited together?
During the toast for change, what did Marcus toast to?
Turning 18, graduating High School
What topic did Jacob Coote give his speech on during have-a-say-day?
Politics/voting
Who is the current Premier of NSW
Gladys Berejiklian
Give an example of an oxymoron
Two contradictory words used consecutively
A recurring image or idea throughout a text is called
A motif
Name the different jobs that Ms Gruwell undertook to finance novels for her class
- Teaching
- Retail
- Receptionist
Which character says "There's nothing to took forward to any more if you don't have dreams"
Jacob Coote
How many continents are there in the world? Name them.
6 (Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica)
Give an example of a sentence which includes litotes
What is the word given to how a visual text had beed laid out and all it includes?
Composition
Which event sparked the beginning of the L.A. Riots?
Rodney King assault by police
How did Katia's nephew Robertino die?
Drowned
What is Queen Elizabeth's surname?
Windsor