Literary Techniques
What literary technique is used in the phrase “buzzing bees”?
“buzzing bees” → Alliteration (repeated “b” sound).
In an information text, what does the word “nutritious” mean?
“nutritious” - Healthy/containing nourishment.
What effect does an exclamation mark (!) create?
Exclamation mark (!) → Shows strong emotion such as excitement, surprise, or urgency.
What is the function of a subheading in an information text?
Subheading → Organises information by topic/idea.
What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Name the technique in this phrase: “The sweet smell of success”.
“The sweet smell of success” → Alliteration (repeated “s” sound). Sibilance.
Which word means “increased quickly”: rose, skyrocketed, expanded, or reduced?
Word meaning “increased quickly” - Skyrocketed.
Why would a writer use a semicolon (;) instead of a comma?
Semicolon (;) - Separates items in a complex list (often with commas inside the items).
What type of structural feature is a rhetorical question?
Rhetorical question → Persuasive structural feature.
What effect does describing a setting as “a storm of shadows” have on the reader?
It creates a vivid image and engages the reader’s senses, making the setting feel dramatic or intense.
Which literary device is shown here? “The angry storm pounded on the roof.”
“The angry storm pounded on the roof.” → Personification (storm given human traits: “angry”).
In context, what does “pollinated” mean?
“Pollinated” → When bees transfer pollen so plants can reproduce.
What is the passive verb in this sentence: “The honey is harvested by beekeepers.”
Passive verb in “The honey is harvested by beekeepers” - is harvested.
What does a topic sentence usually do in a paragraph?
Topic sentence → Introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Why is it important to explain answers in your own words rather than copying directly from the text?
Explaining in your own words shows understanding and prevents plagiarism; it demonstrates comprehension.
What persuasive technique is used in the question “Why wouldn’t you try it?”
“Why wouldn’t you try it?” → Rhetorical question (persuasive technique).
In a science passage, what does “ferment” mean?
“Ferment” - To break down substances and cause them to change (e.g., rot/produce gas or alcohol).
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list: semicolon, colon, or dash?
Punctuation to introduce a list - Colon (:).
Why might a writer use short paragraphs in a persuasive article?
Short paragraphs in persuasion → Keep reader’s attention / add emphasis / make arguments clear / create suspense or impact.
How does the use of literary techniques such as similes or metaphors affect a reader’s understanding?
Literary techniques help the reader visualise, feel, or understand ideas more clearly and memorably.
Which technique is shown here: “Golden honey gleamed in the jar, glowing like treasure.”
“Golden honey gleamed in the jar, glowing like treasure.” → Imagery + simile (creates a vivid picture, compares honey to treasure).
What’s a synonym for “sustain” when describing how bees survive the winter?
“Sustain” - To support/keep alive/nourish.
Rewrite this in the passive voice: “Beekeepers collect honey.”
Passive form of “Beekeepers collect honey.” - Honey is collected by beekeepers.
Name two structural features/literary features that are typical of persuasive writing.
Two persuasive features = Direct address (“you”), anecdotes, rhetorical questions, emotive language, opinions, strong conclusion.
How does punctuation like exclamation marks or semicolons influence the meaning or effect of a sentence?
Exclamation marks show strong emotion; semicolons link related ideas for clarity and flow.