Match each term to its example sentence (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’).
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7th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
first person
As I heard his battle cry, I shivered.
third person
Achilles was known as a brutal warrior. She feared him hugely.
second person
You must have heard of Achilles.
Answer explanation
If you are writing a narrative, one of your first decisions will be about which perspective you will write from. Third person allows you access to all characters, but first person can help develop a relationship between reader and main character.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is true of Achilles, a character from Greek mythology? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
He is a disappointment to his father.
He is a warrior.
He marries a sea nymph.
His best friend is called Patroclus.
He is strong but slow.
Answer explanation
Achilles is a famous character from Greek mythology, most famous for his abilities on the battlefield. He is also known for his stubbornness and speed.
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word to its definition (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’).
annotate
point of view
suspense
what we feel when we anticipate something bad is going to happen
perspective
to make short notes on, and about, a text
tension
narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like "I" and "me"
first person
the state we are held in as we wait for something bad to occur
Answer explanation
Annotate is something that you will do when reading a text – making short notes about interesting ideas. The other words are all examples of things that writers do or make choices about in their writing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to be renowned? ('Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
to be loved
to be hated
to be famous
to be unknown
to be a powerful warrior
Answer explanation
The word renowned means well-known or famous, and you are usually renowned for a particular thing.
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Complete the sentence: A ___ is a method of comparison by which a writer compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’. (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
Answer explanation
Similes are a way of comparing one thing to another. They are a method used by writers. If appropriate, try and use a simile in your next piece of creative writing!
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the examples below are similes? (‘Myths, legends and stories that inspire’)
He was a pig of a man.
He cut men down like a butcher.
He was renowned as a famous warrior.
Answer explanation
Similes are used to help us understand an aspect of something or someone by comparing them to something else. Developing convincing similes is an exciting challenge. Consider trying to use one in your next piece of creative writing!
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