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Generating vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer'

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    A setting is ...
    the characters in a story.
    where or when the story takes place.
    the name of the story.
    30s
  • Q2
    True or false? A writer cannot create a particular atmosphere when describing a setting.
    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q3
    Fill in the blanks. ______ is the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader.
    Figurative language
    Alliteration
    Non-fiction writing
    30s
  • Q4
    True or false? Personification is a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery.
    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q5
    True or false? We want to create a detailed and clear picture of the setting for the reader. We do this through using lots of precise description.
    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q6
    When using precise description, what will a writer include next to many of the nouns?
    adjectives
    more nouns
    verbs
    30s

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