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Year 8 Term 2 Quiz
Year 8 Term 2 Quiz
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1
Which of the following is a simile?
The rain danced
The moon was a glowing coin
Her eyes sparkled like stars
The wind howled angrily
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Which is an example of sensory imagery?
The thunder cracked across the sky.
The page number is 14
They walked home
The sun is a star
3
What do Aboriginal Dreaming stories often explain?
The creation of the land and animals
The laws of physics
Modern technology
Scientific theory
4
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison saying one thing *is* another
A descriptive setting
A funny saying
A list of characters
5
Which of the following is an example of a moral?
Beware of storms
Use bright colours
Always tell the truth
Don't run late
6
Which is an example of a metaphor?
He ran like the wind
Her voice was music to his ears
As brave as a lion
The leaves rustled
7
The Yowie is described as a:
Tiny tree fairy
Magical bird
Fast river fish
Giant bush creature
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What is a simile?
A sound word
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
A long sentence
A rhyme
9
Folktales are usually passed down through:
Oral storytelling
Books
Movies
News articles
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What is the moral of 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
Never challenge your friends
Don’t trust anyone
Slow and steady wins the race
Always be fast
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What is onomatopoeia?
A colour word
A size word
A feeling
A sound word
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What is a moral in a story?
The main event
A character’s name
A part of the setting
The lesson the story teaches
13
Who are common characters in myths?
Robots
Famous authors
Politicians
Gods and supernatural beings
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What are the features of a narrative?
Characters, Facts, Plot
Characters, Setting, Plot
Characters, Direct Quotes from Research
Characters, Research, Argument
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What does the Rainbow Serpent create?
Stars and planets
Cities and roads
Books and stories
Mountains and valleys
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The story of the Yowie teaches children to:
Climb tall trees
Be cautious and aware
Speak multiple languages
Live near rivers
17
What is the Bunyip said to guard?
Billabongs and waterholes
Old eucalyptus trees
Sacred caves
Magical gemstones
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Which is an example of onomatopoeia?
Green
Shiny
Fast
Boom!
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What part of a story introduces the characters and setting?
Conflict
Orientation
Resolution
Climax
20
Which group includes all five senses?
See, talk, run, hear, think
Laugh, smell, shout, eat, move
Feel, jump, sing, watch, ask
Touch, smell, taste, see, hear
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What message does the story of the Bunyip often explore?
The fear of the unknown
How to survive a drought
The value of technology
Celebration
22
Which is a typical feature of a myth?
Always true stories
Based on science
Set in the future
Explains natural events
23
What lesson is taught in the story of the Rainbow Serpent?
Respect the laws of the land
Avoid the ocean
Be quiet in the bush
Travel in groups
24
What is a key feature of folktales?
They teach a lesson or moral
They are nonfiction
They use rhyming poems
They always have animals
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What is a cultural purpose of Dreaming stories?
Entertainment only
Promoting tourism
Passing down laws and values
Naming plants
26
What is the main event in 'The Hare and the Tortoise'?
A race between two animals
A friendship begins
The hare saves the tortoise
The tortoise builds a house
27
Which part of the story builds tension leading to the climax?
Resolution
Falling Action
Introduction
Rising Action
28
Which of these words is related to the sense of smell?
Bright
Whisper
Sweet
Soft
