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Language Features

Quiz by Emma Baguley

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  • Q1

    "It was as hot as a sauna" is an example of which language feature?

    Simile

    Pun

    Foreshadow

    30s
  • Q2

    A hyperbole is a literal statement.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q3

    Which of the following is not an example of a hyperbole?

    He's taking forever!

    He's running late

    30s
  • Q4

    Foreshadowing provides clues to help the audience to predict what might happen later in the story.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q5

    When the author gives you hints about what will happen later on in the story, this is known as:

    Prediction

    Foreshadowing

    Hyperbole

    30s
  • Q6

    This language feature uses descriptive language that appeals to the senses, to help the audience imagine the world of the story.

    Users re-arrange answers into correct order
    Jumble
    30s
  • Q7

    Language features are used in writing to support meaning.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q8

    The author of 'Unreal!' is called Paul ________

    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q9

    Which is the correct way to pronounce hyperbole?

    he - pour - bol - lee

    hi - purr - bowl

    hi - purr - bol - lee

    30s
  • Q10

    Sort the following phrases into the correct groups.

    Users sort answers between categories
    Sorting
    30s
  • Q11

    Foreshadow tells the audience exactly how the story will end.

    false
    true
    True or False
    30s
  • Q12

    What is the onomatopoeia word for the sound a dog makes when it barks?

    Moo

    Woof

    Bark

    Meow

    30s
  • Q13

    "After the huge run, he collapsed with exhausted muscles" is an example of imagery.

    true
    false
    True or False
    30s
  • Q14

    Which of the following is not an example of a pun?

    You've pun the joke contest

    You're so funny

    You're so punny

    30s
  • Q15

    Describing what the character can see, feel, hear and touch is known as:

    Foreshadow

    Hyperbole

    Imagery

    30s

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