Writing excellent narratives | Starter Flashcard | Oak National Academy

Front

How many nouns are in the sentence: He was cavorting around like a bull fresh into the ring.

Back

two

Answer explanation

There are two nouns: bull and ring.

Front

Which adjective would be the most specific to describe this street? Options: thin, close, narrow, crowded, cramped

Back

narrow

Answer explanation

Narrow is the most specific word to describe this street.

Front

Which of the following is the most useful simile? He was as angry as a bull., She was as fearless as a lion., She was sweeter than honey., She had the spirit of an unbroken horse., His eyes were as deep as the ocean.

Back

She had the spirit of an unbroken horse.

Answer explanation

This is the only non-cliche simile. Using cliche similes can stop the reader imagining for themselves. You are better off creating your own similes than relying on cliche ones.

Front

Which of the following is the best description of this picture? The cliffs sat on top of the ocean waters., The vast cliffs stretched for miles along the coastline., The cliffs met the sea in a frothy handshake., The mouth of the cliff yawned out onto the open waters of the ocean.

Back

The mouth of the cliff yawned out onto the open waters of the ocean.

Answer explanation

This is the best description because it uses figurative language and describes multiple elements of the picture.