Rationalised 2023-24 Grammar and Literary Devices Quiz

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What is the main theme of the text provided?

Language and grammar learning

How did the author help students identify metaphors in the text?

By giving examples of metaphors from the text

In the letter, where is Sarah going to school?

'Little Feet' near their new home

What event prompted the author to write the letter?

Moving to a new house

What is the purpose of the listening activity mentioned in the text?

To practice authentic listening comprehension

What does the author encourage students to do before reading in the text?

Share ideas about what will happen in the story

What is the purpose of asking students to make their own sentences with non-defining relative clauses?

To encourage creativity and application of grammar concepts

In the context of the text, what is the significance of breaking the reading text into manageable chunks?

To promote understanding through discussion

What is the main message of the poem 'Dust of Snow' by Robert Frost?

The transformative power of small, unexpected moments

How does the poet describe the impact of the dust of snow on his mood?

It brought a change and saved a part of a ruined day

What literary device is primarily used in the line 'The way a crow / Shook down on me'?

Metaphor

How does Robert Frost suggest that small moments can have larger significance in the quote 'Always, always a larger significance...A little thing touches a larger thing'?

By illustrating the impact of seemingly insignificant events

What is the purpose of a metaphor?

To compare two unrelated things

Which of the following best describes the use of negative words in writing?

To emphasize a point or idea strongly

In the context of water conservation, which metaphor could be used to describe a water tap that is constantly leaking water?

The tap was a waterfall

How does the use of metaphors in writing contribute to the reader's understanding?

By simplifying complex ideas

Which of the following phrases could be metaphorically used to describe a heavy rainstorm?

The rain was a thunderous symphony

Which quality or feature is being compared in the metaphor 'An ox of a man'?

Strength and resilience

This quiz covers specific areas of grammar like non-defining relative clauses, the use of negatives for emphasis, and identifying metaphors. It also includes exercises for practice, illustrations from the text, authentic speaking context, and a listening activity based on a provided passage.

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