Which is the more positive personification?

The clouds danced gracefully across the sky

A tumultuous storm at sea is ....

unpredictable, possibly going to burst/explode

What does 'disconsolate' mean?

unhappy and unable to be comforted

We recommend starting with weather because...

it creates atmosphere and mood, it can provide a way to structure your description, it helps show excellent vocabulary and skill

Which of these uses a metaphor:

Beneath the sky slumped a city blanketed in despair.

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1
Which is the more positive personification?
The clouds raced across the sky
The clouds crept silently across the sky
The clouds danced gracefully across the sky
The clouds invaded the sky
2
Which word fits best: 'Jagged spears of lightning crashed and shattered the...'
sky's black glass
sky's black canvas
sky's black tapestry
sky's black page
3
Which of these is NOT a shade of pink?
fuchsia
orchid
teal
rose
4
Which of these is a recommended way to begin a 'Zoom out' paragraph?
Looking back through his memories....
A tiny object could be seen:
Beneath the sky sat a...
Ominous clouds roamed...
5
'At sunset, skilful brushstrokes of colour streaked the sky.' What lexical field is being used here?
music
war
colour
art
6
A tumultuous storm at sea is ....
unpredictable, possibly going to burst/explode
fatally dangerous
unusual for the season
a hurricane that will cause severe damage
7
Which of these colours is the odd one out?
marigold
raven
periwinkle
lilac
8
Which of these describes the darkest shade of blue?
cerulean
powder blue
sapphire
diamond
9
What does 'disconsolate' mean?
feeling small and insignificant
unhappy and unable to be comforted
frustated at how life has turned out
hopeless about the future
10
We recommend starting with weather because...
Shakespeare did it so we should too
it creates atmosphere and mood
it can provide a way to structure your description
it helps show excellent vocabulary and skill
11
Which of these uses a metaphor:
Beneath the sky slumped a city blanketed in despair.
Beneath the sky sat a city covered in snow.
Beneath the sky stood a city, pristine and immaculate.
Beneath the sky there was a city, abandoned by all who once lived there.
12
Which of these is a positive word?
tumultuous
sinister
delicate
murky

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