Maths
What fraction is the same as 50%?
1/2
What is the main purpose of a persuasive speech?
To convince or persuade the audience
What root means ‘life’?
bio
What is democracy?
A system of government where the people have a say, usually by voting
Name one of the elements of music
melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, timbre, texture, form
What is 25% as a decimal?
0.25
Give one example of a persuasive device you might hear in a speech.
Rhetorical question, emotive language, high modality words, repetition, etc.
Provide a word that comes from the base word of ‘move’
moveable, removeable, moving etc.
Whose/what system of government is Australia’s based off?
Westminster System
Create a body percussion rhythm and repeat it twice
various
What percentage is equal to the fraction of ¾ ?
75%
If a speaker says, “Surely you agree this is the best choice for everyone?”, what persuasive device are they using?
A rhetorical question
What does ‘automobile’ mean?
A vehicle that moves by itself / a car.
What is an example of the key value: freedom of speech, expression and religious belief?
various answers
What is the difference between melody and harmony?
Melody is the main tune; harmony is when other notes are played to support or complement it
What is 0.6 as a fraction and percentage?
60/100 or 6/10 or 3/5 and 60%
What is the difference between emotive language and high modality words in a persuasive text?
Emotive language appeals to feelings (e.g., "heartbreaking"), while high modality words show certainty (e.g., "must," "definitely")
What does ‘biology’ mean?
The study of living things
What is the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate in Australia’s parliament?
The House of Representatives makes and proposes laws, the Senate reviews and checks them
Name three different families of musical instruments.
Strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard — any three
A student answered 18/20 questions correctly on a test. What is their score as a fraction, decimal and percentage?
9/10, 0.9, 90%
A speaker ends their speech with: “Together, we must take action now—our future depends on it.”
Identify two persuasive devices used here and explain how they make the speech stronger.
High modality words “must” show certainty; emotive language “our future depends on it” creates urgency and emotional impact
Is ‘ible’ or ‘able’ used in the word __________
able
Why is voting in Australia considered compulsory, and how does this support democracy?
Everyone over 18 must vote; it ensures fairness and that all citizens have a voice in decisions
Explain what tempo and dynamics mean in music, and give an example of each.
Tempo is the speed of the music (e.g., fast = allegro, slow = adagio); dynamics are the volume (e.g., loud = forte, soft = piano)