Language
Which type of sentence is this: Simple, Compound, or Complex
The tired little puppy slept soundly on the soft living room rug for three whole hours.
Simple- one independent clause
Which House does Harry belong to?
Gryffindor
In the poem 'My Name', why does the burly bureaucrat rename the girl?
He finds her name too difficult to pronounce.
I use like or as to compare things, which figure of speech am I?
Simile
In essay writing, how should your work be divided?
Paragraphs: Intro, Body, Conclusion
Name the function of the apostrophe in the following sentence:
James' story was fascinating.
Apostrophe of possession- shows that story belongs to James.
What is the name of the most valuable item in quidditch?
Snitch
What is her real name and what is it changed to?
Nomgqibelo Ncamisile Mnqhibisa, changes to Maria
I over exaggerate, which figure of speech am I?
Hyperbole
What is the difference between a discursive and argumentative essay?
Discursive: both views are presented, with pros and cons. The reader is left to decide.
Argumentative: One side is chosen and the other is shown to be invalid.
Convert the following sentence to passive voice:
Your car will be polished with the finest wax.
The finest wax will be used to polish your car.
What is Hagrid's pet named?
Norbert (the Norwegian Ridgeback)
During which era was 'Handcuffs' written, and why is it important to know this?
Apartheid era, the title and message of the poem make sense when one understands the history of the country.
I consist of two directly opposing ideas next to each other, which figure of speech am I?
Oxymoron
What are the 5 elements of a plot?
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion
Of frequency- I explain how regularly an action happens. Which part of speech am I?
Adverb of frequency
What ingredient did Neville Longbottom add before taking the cauldron off the fire, melting Seamus Finnigan’s cauldron and getting boils?
Horned slugs
"whose bite is more painful than a whole battalion
of fleas"- which figure of speech is present? Explain.
Hyperbole- over exaggeration of the amount of fleas
I am a statement that seems contradictory, but reveals a deeper truth- which figure of speech am I?
Paradox
In transactional writing, what is the most important thing you must know?
Format
Fix this sentence:
The President, as well as his cabinet ministers, have arrived.
The President, as well as his cabinet ministers, has arrived. Concord error.
How many years in a row had Slytherin won the House Cup before Harry's first year?
6 years
"I can only grimace at the ethereal cloud, a banner billowing in the sky, emblazoned"- explain the relevance of the word 'emblazoned' in this context in comparison to 'grimace'.
The speaker feels defeated and angry, but the word emblazoned makes it seem as though the banner's message is urgent/important because it stands out like fire.
I am present when phrases or lines are repeated, which figure of speech am I?
Anaphora
In transactional writing, which register is generally most acceptable and why?
Formal, this ensures correct tone and awareness of the audience.