Language Features
Punctuation
Magazine Style
Wildcard Grammar
Cohesive Devices
100

Define ‘simile’

A comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., as brave as a lion).

100

Where do commas go in a list?

Between all items except before the last one (e.g., apples, oranges, bananas and grapes).

100

What is a headline?

The title of an article designed to grab attention.

100

Choose the correct form: their/there/they’re

Example: They’re going to their house over there.

100

What is a cohesive device?

A word or phrase that links ideas and sentences together to create flow in writing.

200

Give an example of a rhetorical question.

Example: "Do you want to miss out on this opportunity?"

200

Fix this: “Its raining today.”

It’s raining today. (“It’s” = it is)

200

Name a visual element found in magazines.

Photos, captions, infographics, or bolded subheadings.

200

Which is the verb: “The dog barked loudly”?

Barked

200

Name 2 examples of time connectives.

Examples: Then, After that, Meanwhile, Eventually.

300

Identify the emotive word: “She was devastated.”

Devastated

300

Add punctuation: “Wow I can’t believe it”

Wow! I can’t believe it!

300

What is a byline?

The line that shows the author’s name and sometimes the date.

300

Identify the subject: “The noisy class disrupted the lesson.”

The noisy class

300

Rewrite: “She ran. She fell.” using a cohesive device.

Example: She ran and then fell.

400

Explain how repetition works in persuasive writing.

It emphasises a point and makes the message more memorable or powerful.

400

Explain the purpose of a colon.

A colon introduces a list, explanation, or a quote.

400

List 2 persuasive techniques used in magazine writing.

Examples: Appeals to emotion, Statistics, Testimonials, Bold statements, Inclusive language.

400

Rewrite in active voice: “The book was read by her.”

She read the book.

400

Name 3 types of conjunctions.

Coordinating (and, but), Subordinating (because, although), Correlative (either/or, neither/nor)

500

Give 3 language features used in a magazine article.

Examples: Alliteration, Emotive language, Rhetorical questions, Inclusive language, Expert opinion.

500

What’s the difference between a dash and a hyphen?

A dash (—) separates or emphasises; a hyphen (-) joins words (e.g., well-known).

500

Why are hooks important in the intro paragraph?

They grab the reader’s attention and encourage them to keep reading.

500

Correct this: “He don’t know nothing.”

He doesn't know anything.

500

Explain how cohesive devices improve writing.

They help the reader follow the sequence of ideas, making the writing clearer and more logical.