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Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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facts
assonance
triadic structure

This technique uses facts and statistics to support an idea; for example, 'It is estimated that around 40 million people died in World War 1'.

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With this technique, authors repeat internal vowel sounds in words that usually do not end the same; for example, ‘black, rat-infused mud that slides down my back‘

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Authors use this technique to write sentences or descriptions that feature three main parts; for example, '…deep and frantic, gasping for air, failing…'

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Question 2 of 30

2. Question
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Choose 3 reasons why authors use linguistic and structural devices.

to persuade and emphasise the point they are trying to make
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to make the reader sympathise and empathise with the characters, especially the protagonist
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to help the reader visualise the scenes in the story, especially with the five senses
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to help students analyse stories
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to make the stories long and complicated
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

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metaphor
alliteration
direct address

This technique is used to describe things in a way that is not literally true, but it helps explain an idea; for example, 'it's raining cats and dogs'.

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With this technique, authors repeat sounds in close proximity to each other; for example, 'I pondered, weak and weary…'

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Authors use this technique to speak directly to the reader; for example, 'By completing this course, you will master the most important skill in English.'

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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

3 point(s)

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onomatopoeia
personification
sibilance

This technique describes words that imitate the natural sounds of a thing; for example, ”The window came crashing down and shattered into a thousand pieces’.

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With this technique, authors give human characteristics, such as emotions and behaviors, to non-human things, animals, and ideas; for example, 'his heart jumped out of his throat'

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This technique is a specific type of alliteration where the author repeats soft sounds, especially /s/ or /sh/ sounds; for example, 'She sells seashells on the seas shore'

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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

3 point(s)

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simile
contrast
rhetorical question

This technique is used to compare two things that are unalike in order to clarify an idea, ''He is as quiet as a mouse'.

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With this technique, authors intentionally put two opposing things close to each other in order to highlight their differences; for example, 'good vs evil'

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Authors use this technique to ask a question that does not need an answer so as to highlight the truth or reality of something; for example, 'Do you want to be a failure for the rest of your life?'

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Question 6 of 30

6. Question
14 point(s)
Complete the mnemonic MAD FATHERS CROPS by recalling the technical terms for the author’s methods that we revised during this quiz.
- Write the full technical terms in the spaces provided.
- The first one is done for you.
M – metaphor

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C – BLANK 10 of 14

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S – BLANK 14 of 14

M – metaphor

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Question 7 of 30

7. Question

3 point(s)

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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hyperbole
emotive language
repetition

This technique purposefully overexaggerates an idea to emphasise a particular idea; for example, ''Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?'.

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With this technique, authors intentionally choose words to evoke an emotional response from the reader; for example, 'A cry of despair and weariness emanates from the pit of my stomach'

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Authors use this technique to intentionally repeat keywords or in order to emphasise a particular idea; for example, ‘…we forget that we have nearly died today as we wait to die again tomorrow…’

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Question 8 of 30

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Question 9 of 30

9. Question
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- STUBBORN
horse
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mule
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obstinate
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flexible
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stain
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question
1 point(s)

There are many, many more types of authors’ methods than those we have learnt in the MAD FATHERS CROPS mnemonic.

TRUE
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FALSE
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- detest
argue
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hate
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discover
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reveal
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- gracious
pretty
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clever
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pleasant
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present
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- predict
foretell
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decide
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prevent
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discover
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- kin
exult
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twist
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friend
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relative
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- pensive
oppressed
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caged
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thoughtful
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happy
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- fraud
malcontent
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argument
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imposter
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clown
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- saccharine
leave
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sweet
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arid
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quit
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- drag
sleepy
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crush
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proud
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pull
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- remote
automatic
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distant
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savage
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mean
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question
1 point(s)
Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?
- banish
exile
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hate
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fade
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clean
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- TRANQUIL
peaceful
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country
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cottage
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noisy
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idle
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- TRANSPARENT
glass
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clear
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opposite
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opaque
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cellophane
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- HONEST
genuine
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ignorant
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untruthful
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rude
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courteous
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- EXTERIOR
paint
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outside
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exterminate
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interior
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inferior
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- ENEMY
battle
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friend
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invade
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foe
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endeavour
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- ANCIENT
decaying
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spoiling
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old
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dirty
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modern
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- ABANDON
quit
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ship
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stay
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island
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inhabit
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- VACANT
flat
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occupied
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stare
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empty
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holiday
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question
2 point(s)
Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.
- CONCEAL
surprise
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hide
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convey
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reveal
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replenish
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1. Question

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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2. Question

Choose 3 reasons why authors use linguistic and structural devices.

3. Question

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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4. Question

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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5. Question

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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6. Question

Complete the mnemonic MAD FATHERS CROPS by recalling the technical terms for the author’s methods that we revised during this quiz.

7. Question

Match the terms for the authors’ methods with the definitions.

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8. Question

9. Question

10. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

11. Question

There are many, many more types of authors’ methods than those we have learnt in the MAD FATHERS CROPS mnemonic.

12. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

13. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

14. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

15. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

16. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

17. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

18. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

19. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

20. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

21. Question

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

22. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

23. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

24. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

25. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

26. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

27. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

28. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

29. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

30. Question

Select TWO words from the words in the brackets. ONE must have the SAME or nearly the same meaning as the word in capitals; the other must be OPPOSITE in meaning.

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