NAPLAN Masterclass Quiz

Question 1

"I'm so tired, I could sleep forever" is an example of which device?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a figurative device?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 3

A struggle that is outside of a character's control is called...

Accepted Answer

External conflict

Question 4

Which is the correct order of a narrative?

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Orientation, complication, climax, resolution

Question 5

Which is NOT a rhetorical question?

Accepted Answer

How was your day today?

Question 6

How should you decide which side to argue in your persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

Go with your gut., Pick the side with the strongest arguments.

Question 7

What type of question doesn't need an answer (because it's obvious)?

Accepted Answer

Rhetorical

Question 8

When advertisements use famous people this is...

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 9

How much editing time do you have at the end of the writing test?

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5 minutes.

Question 10

A literary element that evokes certain feelings in readers through words and descriptions

Accepted Answer

Mood

Question 11

What do you need to include in your persuasive essay?

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High modality language, catchy hook, thesis

Question 12

Which is not a persuasive device?

Accepted Answer

Impartial tone

Question 13

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Irrefutable'.

Accepted Answer

Certain

Question 14

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Uncompromising'.

Accepted Answer

Inflexible

Question 15

An appeal based upon emotion is known as...

Accepted Answer

Pathos

Question 16

How much writing time do you have during the writing task?

Accepted Answer

25 minutes.

Question 17

Which one of the following IS a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

She was frozen in fear.

Question 18

How much planning time do you have during the NAPLAN writing task?

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5 minutes.

Question 19

Which of the following are HIGH MODALITY words?

Accepted Answer

Sensational, Revolutionary

Question 20

"Somtimes, the truth is a tough pill to swallow" is an example of which device?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Question 21

Which of the following uses correct grammar and punctuation?

Accepted Answer

"Why are you being so difficult John?"

Question 22

Vocabulary: What is the definition of the word 'Barricaded'?

Accepted Answer

To block or defend with some type of barrier.

Question 23

Which is an example of an expert opinion?

Accepted Answer

A lawyer discussing new laws.

Question 24

How stressed should you be over NAPLAN?

Accepted Answer

Not at all!

Question 25

"MUM! Hurry up! I've been waiting FOREVER" is an example of...

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 26

If an advertiser shows you Puppies, what are they appealing to?

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Pathos

Question 27

Vocabulary: What is the definition of the word 'Brood'?

Accepted Answer

To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy.

Question 28

What is a common downfall in narrative writing?

Accepted Answer

Too much unnecessary dialogue., Too much setting description., Sounding too cliché., Too much character description.

Question 29

Words chosen carefully to have a powerful, emotional impact on the audience are called...

Accepted Answer

Emotive language

Question 30

Any attempt to appeal to the intellect is known as an appeal to...

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 31

Using words to create an image in the mind of the audience is called...

Accepted Answer

Imagery

Question 32

What is the best way to tackle a narrative in the NAPLAN writing task?

Accepted Answer

Don't overthink your idea/ spend too long on it., Create a plan during planning time., Pace yourself and know how much time is left.

Question 33

What is an interesting way to start a narrative?

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Flash-forward, With a declarative statement., With a strong tone., Flashback

Question 34

Which of these sentences uses high modality?

Accepted Answer

Less than 8 hours of sleep is detrimental to our health., 8 hours of rest per night is imperative for our wellbeing.

Question 35

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Anomaly'.

Accepted Answer

Oddity

Question 36

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Degrade'.

Accepted Answer

Humiliate

Question 37

Effective characterisation is created through...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 38

An anecdote is...

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A personal story or experience.

Question 39

"The car groaned as he turned the ignition" is an example of which device?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 40

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Impartial'.

Accepted Answer

Unbiased

Question 41

"This car uses 25% less fuel than the competition" is which type of persuasion?

Accepted Answer

Logos

Question 42

"She's as sweet as candy" is an example of which device?

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 43

When characters directly communicate with one another, it is called...

Accepted Answer

Dialogue

Question 44

Vocabulary: What is the definition of the word 'Standoffish'?

Accepted Answer

Distant and cold in manner.

Question 45

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Laborious'.

Accepted Answer

Demanding

Question 46

An effective introduction for a persuasive essay should include...

Accepted Answer

A hook, reasons and a thesis

Question 47

What is an effective literary device for a hook?

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An anecdote, A statistic or fact, A quote, A hyperbole

Question 48

Which of the following words are LOW MODALITY words?

Accepted Answer

Angry, Confused

Question 49

An appeal based upon the character of the speaker is...

Accepted Answer

Ethos

Question 50

Vocabulary: Pick the best suited synonym for the word 'Mischievous'.

Accepted Answer

Troublesome

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