It's all about magic.
Do you believe in magic?
Poetic devices
Poetry
Powerful poetry
100

This genre of fiction that often includes magical or supernatural elements, fantastical creatures, and imaginary worlds

Fantasy genre

100

This is a narrative technique where the author interrupts the present storyline to present events from the past. This allows the reader to gain context, understand character motivations, or reveal important backstory that impacts the current situation.

A flashback

100

Where now the many white men hurry about like ants. This is an example of:

Simile

100

This is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song.

Rhyming scheme

100

This is a book clubs, or a small group discussion format where students collaboratively read and analyze a book. (two words)

Literary circle

200

This tale is a Russian folktale and a popular element in Slavic folklore. It revolves around a magical creature with powerful, often unpredictable abilities.

Firebird

200

When we first read about Winnie from Tuck everlasting, she is talking to what animal?

A toad.

200

The ghostly galleons grab greedily. This is an example of:

Alliteration

200

This is a group of lines that form a unit within a poem, typically separated by blank lines or indentation.

A stanza

200

This is the specific group of people the writer aims to reach with their work.

Audience

300

The legend of Alderley is in folklore often referred to as this famous legend about this King and his knights. What is the name of this King and the famous legend?

King Arthur and the Legend of King Arthur. 
300

In the fictional world of Harry Potter, Vernon and Petunia Dursley, Harry's aunt and uncle, live at this address. Name the drive (and number, if you remember).

Number 4, Privet Drive.

300

The bottle fizzed then popped. This is an example of :

Onomatopoeia

300

Making notes or comments on a text to enhance understanding and engagement.

Annotating

300

What does acronym ISPACE stand for?

It stands for: I - -ing word, S - simile, P - preposition, A - adverb, C - conjunction, E - -ed word.

400

I have two best friends who are wizards and we attend a magical school. I love reading books, I am top of the class and I have brown, bushy hair. Who am I?

Hermione Granger

400

This is a narrative technique where an author hints at future events or plot developments within a story, often to build suspense or create anticipation.

Foreshadowing

400

Fear knocked on the door is an example of:

Personification

400

The central idea or message of the poem.

Theme

400

This refers to the writer's attitude towards the subject, speaker, or audience. It's often described as the "feel" of the poem and can be established through word choice, imagery, and other literary devices.

Tone

500

This is a children's novel by Natalie Babbitt that explores themes of mortality, immortality, and the complexities of growing up.

Tuck Everlasting

500

Which work is widely recognised as an influential contribution to modern fantasy literature?

The Lord of the rings

500

He was a living, breathing book of history. Identify a poetic device. 

Metaphor

500

Name 5 types of imagery. But don't name body parts. 

visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile.

500

What does STEAL acronym stand for? (five modalities of indirect characterization?)

STEAL: speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and looks.