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Writing detailed comparisons about two poems

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    What are conjunctions?
    Sophisticated subordinate clauses
    A word that signals the speaker's attitude in conversation
    A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence
    Sophisticated main clauses
    30s
  • Q2
    A comparative essay begins with a ______ thesis statement.
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    30s
  • Q3
    What does it mean to romanticise something?
    To describe something in an affectionate way
    To make something sound negative
    To describe something in an idealised or unrealistic fashion
    30s
  • Q4
    Which things should a comparative thesis statement do?
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    Sorting
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a comparative topic sentence?
    Brooke uses metaphorical language. Naidu uses similes.
    While Brooke and Naidu both utilise a regular rhyme scheme.
    Both Brooke and Naidu use personification but with different effects.
    30s
  • Q6
    What does 'ruminate' mean?
    To think briefly about something
    To disagree about something
    To think deeply about something
    To agree about something
    30s

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