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Narrative Texts
Descriptive Texts
Expository Texts
Persuasive Texts
Procedural Texts
100

The narrative point of view the narrator uses with the term 'I'.

What is first person?

100

Identify the main literary technique:

"The grass was as soft as velvet beneath his feet, and the cool breeze kissed his skin as he walked."

What is simile?

100

What is the purpose of an expository text?

What is to inform or explain?

100

The rhetorical device that appeals to emotion.

What is pathos?

100

Purpose of a procedural text.

To give instructions or explain how to do something.

200

The 5 elements of the plot structure within a narrative.

What is:

1. Exposition/Introduction

2. Rising Action/Conflict

3. Climax

4. Falling Action

5. Resolution

200

The five types of imagery associated with the senses.

What is Imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile)?

200

What is the structure most often used in expository texts?

What is an introduction, body, and conclusion? 

200

An argument that opposes the writer's main point.

What is a counterargument?

200

An example of a procedural text.

What is a recipe or a manual?


300

"He clenched his fists, his face red with anger" is an example of what type of characterisation?

What is indirect characterisation?

300

"The wind howled through the night, shaking the windows and whispering secrets into the darkness" is an example of what literary technique?

What is personification?

300

What type of connectives are used to show cause and effect?

What is Words like "because," "therefore," "as a result"?

300

Type of language or tone commonly used in persuasive texts?

What is strong, persuasive, convincing, assertive language?

300

The tense that is most often used in procedural texts

What is present tense?

400

The term for a narrative told by a character looking back on past events with the benefit of hindsight?

What is retrospective narration?

400

A concise summary of a story or film, focusing on the main plot points, characters, and setting. It uses descriptive language to convey the essence of the narrative, making it a type of descriptive text that aims to inform the reader about the content without revealing too much detail.

What is a synopsis?

400

The tone or kind of language adopted within an expository text.

What is objective, serious, or factual?
400

  • Excerpt 1: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'"

  • Excerpt 2: "I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of 'interposition' and 'nullification'—one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers."

In these excerpts, the speaker emphasises a vision of hope and equality for the future by repeating a specific phrase. What literary technique is being used?"


What is anaphora?

400

What feature often accompanies procedural texts to aid understanding?

Diagrams or illustrations

500

List 5 literary techniques (language or stylistic) commonly found within a narrative.

What is:

1. Foreshadowing 

2. Imagery (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile).

3. Simile/metaphors

4. Dialogue

5. Tone

*Many more answers applicable. Based on teacher's discretion.

500

I dwell in Possibility by Emily Dickinson

“I dwell in Possibility—
A fairer House than Prose—
More numerous of Windows—
Superior—for Doors—”

This excerpt explores the contrast between the freedom of imagination and the constraints of structured writing. What 3 literary techniques can be identified in this passage?

What are are imagery, metaphor, and juxtaposition?


Visual Imagery:

  • “A fairer House than Prose—”
  • This line creates a vivid image of a beautiful house, evoking the idea of poetry as a more desirable space compared to prose.

Metaphor:

  • “I dwell in Possibility—”
  • Here, "Possibility" is metaphorically described as a place (a house), suggesting that imagination offers endless potential.

Juxtaposition:

  • “Possibility” vs. “Prose”
  • The entire excerpt juxtaposes the limitless nature of poetry (possibility) with the more confined structure of prose, emphasising the freedom found in poetic expression.
500

List 3 expository texts and explain their purpose.

What is:

  • News Article – A factual account of current events, aiming to inform.
  • Encyclopedia Entry – An informative piece providing objective information on a specific topic.
  • Report – A structured text providing detailed information or research findings.
  • How-To Guide – A step-by-step explanation of how to perform a task.
  • Textbook Chapter – An instructional text that explains concepts in an educational context.
500

List 3 persuasive texts and explain their purpose.

What is:

  • Opinion Article (Op-Ed) – A written piece that argues a specific viewpoint on an issue.
  • Advertisement – A text designed to convince people to buy a product or service.
  • Speech (e.g., Political Speech) – A spoken or written text aimed at persuading an audience.
  • Letter to the Editor – A short, written opinion on a current issue aimed at convincing readers.
  • Editorial – A newspaper or magazine article expressing the opinion of the editor or publication.
500

Excerpt:

"To make scrambled eggs, crack two eggs into a bowl and whisk until combined. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a pat of butter, and let it melt. Pour in the eggs and gently stir until just set."

What imperative verbs are used in this excerpt and what literary technique do they emphasise?

What are imperative verbs (e.g., "crack," "whisk," "heat," "add," "pour," "stir")

What is imagery (visual/kinaesthetic/auditory)?