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- Nebo knowledge - Literary Techniques - PEA paragraph writing
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1
Which of the following BEST describes the word class of “daring” in “a tiny curl of life daring to exist”?
Adjective
Adverb
Verb
Noun
2
What is a good reason for using a
short sentence
in dystopian writing?
To reflect emotional numbness or sudden realisation
To build complexity within long passages
To create abrupt contrast with a hopeful moment
To introduce a list of dystopian elements
3
What feeling is conveyed through the phrase “a flash of green light”?
Danger and fear
Hope and renewal
Weakness and uncertainty
Confusion and panic
4
When you
identify “metaphor” and “verb”
inside the quotation, you are demonstrating the skill of…
Exploring connotations
Relating to the reader
Naming the device or word class
Linking to context
5
Which phrase best shows the writer's intention to create emotional impact?
The greenhouse had collapsed in the storm.
The seeds were stored safely in a box.
A single shoot rose against the dying light.
The crops were organised into neat rows.
6
What defines a dystopian setting?
A broken or oppressive world, often in the future
A fantasy realm ruled by magic
A peaceful future
A realistic present-day city
7
Which word could you use to describe a character who keeps going despite hardship?
Helpless
Fragile
Resilient
Confused
8
Why does “A single shoot rose against the dying light” create emotional impact?
It uses agricultural language that explains how crops grow.
It combines imagery of hope and fragility in a harsh, fading world.
It tells us the exact location and time of the event.
It focuses on Dylan’s routine actions in the garden.
9
Which word would best describe a setting that feels lifeless and hopeless?
Desolate
Vibrant
Industrial
Serene
10
What technique is being used in the phrase
“hope bloomed in the shadows”
?
Simile – it compares two things using “like” or “as”
Onomatopoeia – it sounds like something blooming
Personification – shadows are described as alive
Metaphor – hope is described as blooming like a flower
11
Which one is NOT a feature of Dystopian literature?
Loss of individualism
Government control
Environmental destruction
Independence
12
Which word would best describe a moment of small beauty or hope in a ruined world?
Monotonous
Poignant
Tedious
Futile
13
Which of these would be most likely in a
dystopian regime
?
Strict control over information and behaviour
A transparent and fair democracy
Celebrations of freedom
Religious harmony
14
What does patriarchal mean?
Any government that is elected by popular vote
A social system in which men hold most power and authority
A society run entirely by teenagers
A culture where women inherit all property
15
What is a central concern in
The Blue Book of Nebo
?
Political rebellion
Time travel
The return of electricity
How people rebuild identity and culture after catastrophe
16
In a Dystopian world, who might be enforcing tight rules and policing?
A technology-free community of village elders
An authoritarian government or ruling regime
A neutral group of historians
A grassroots resistance movement
17
Which technique best reflects
internal conflict
?
Flashback
Short sentence followed by a rhetorical question
Dialogue
Alliteration
18
What has happened to the hare
Pwyll
to give him “a second flat, dead face”?
'The End' caused him to start to turn into a human
Radiation / mutation after 'The End'
He has drowned and come back to life
He fell over
19
Dylan was roughly how old when
The End
happened?
8
10
4
6
20
Which of these is the most effective way to begin a PEA paragraph?
The writer presents a sense of isolation through...
The setting is nice.
This quote shows something interesting...
The character says something sad...
21
Why might a dystopian writer use
second-person address
("you") in a passage?
To make the reader feel personally involved or accused
To make the reader feel like a passive observe
To break the fourth wall for comic effect
To imitate a diary format
22
What should the final sentence in your PEA paragraph often do?
Show how the language choice affects the reader or links to a wider theme
Summarise the genre of the text
Add a personal opinion about the novel
Use a new quote to strengthen your idea
23
Which sentence best shows
layered interpretation
?
The writer explains everything clearly.
The writer wants us to feel hopeful.
Description of new growth may reflect Dylan's learning to survive and adapt
The writer shows Dylan growing food.
24
Which phrase show
layered interpretation
?
‘Nice quote.’
'It definitely means…’
'This must tell the reader...'
‘This could imply… yet it might also suggest…
25
Dylan’s love of reading and learning symbolises:
The rediscovery of knowledge and power through literacy
His desire to escape into fantasy
A return to childhood innocence
That books are dangerous in dystopia
26
What does 'oppression' mean?
Prolonged cruel or unjust control over people
A fair system where everyone has equal rights
A temporary disagreement between two equal groups
A celebration of cultural diversity and freedom
27
Which of the following is an example of
symbolism
in dystopian fiction?
A ruined church representing the collapse of faith and structure
A door that locks automatically
A sword that glows in the dark
A gun that shoots fire
28
What is one purpose of
surveillance
in dystopian fiction?
To ensure health and safety
To reinforce fear and loss of freedom
To make characters feel safe
To help people navigate cities
29
Which action best starts a strong PEA paragraph?
State a clear point that answers the question
Ask a rhetorical question
Quote a whole stanza
List five devices
30
Which scenario in a dystopian novel best illustrates a patriarchal society?
Only first-born sons can attend the academy that trains future leaders
Citizens rotate leadership roles every week
Decisions are made by an artificial intelligence with no regard to gender
Families are assigned equal voting rights regardless of gender
31
Which of the following best shows a clear analytical point in a PEA paragraph?
The writer says a lot of things.
The writer shows how the character feels hopeful despite the destruction.
The writer talks about the plant.
The writer uses an adjective to describe the character.
32
What are characteristics of women in Dystopian fiction?
Independent, brave, protective
Small, unforgiving, loud
Scared, alone, brave
Antagonist, hated, evil
33
Where is the novel set?
Rural North-West Wales
Cardiff
London
Dublin
34
How does the setting of
The Blue Book of Nebo
reflect dystopian themes?
It’s based on an imagined alien planet
It presents a world recovering after collapse
It takes place in a lively city
It focuses on global political change
35
What’s the most precise reason a writer might use a the theme
nature
in a dystopian setting?
To contrast survival with decay
To describe farming
To confuse the reader
To make things sound scientific
36
What technique is this: 'the cloud choked the sky'?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Caesura
37
What effect does alternating perspectives (Dylan and his mother) have?
It makes it more like a diary
It makes the story confusing
It gives two views on survival and identity
It removes emotional connection
38
“The writer wanted the audience to feel uneasy about technology.” This shows you are…
Paraphrasing
Adding humour
Considering writer’s intention
Summarising plot
39
What does the writer achieve by using first-person narrative in a dystopian novel?
Makes the story feel less believable
Creates distance between reader and character
Allows insight into one character’s emotional reality
Makes the plot harder to follow
40
What is the best definition of “connotations”?
A type of punctuation
The number of syllables in a sentence
The rhyme in a word
The hidden or suggested meaning behind a word
41
Caesura is best defined as...
A deliberate mid-line pause in poetry
Run-on line in poetry
End-stopped rhyme
Unstressed syllable
42
Which of these best describes a typical dystopian regime?
A power structure that uses fear, restriction and surveillance for control
A government that regulates industry and trade
A society that values efficiency over individuality
A utopia with strict laws for public safety
43
Which of the following are common features of dystopian fiction?
Optimistic futures and advanced utopias
Magical realism, identity confusion, and unreliable narrators
Disrupted environments, loss of freedom, and power imbalance
Historical realism and accurate time periods
44
Which of these interpretations best explores
writer’s intention
?
The writer shows Dylan likes gardening.
The writer describes a boy in a garden.
The writer may be suggesting that small acts of care can resist collapse.
The writer makes it easy to visualise.
45
Which is the most effective quotation to support the idea of resilience in a dystopian world?
The ground was hard and grey.
Life always finds a way, even in the cracks.
It rained sometimes.
The plants were small.
46
What is the effect of using the phrase “a tiny, tiny curl of life”?
It highlights how small and fragile life is, yet still powerful
It shows the seedling is unimportant
It explains how the soil works scientifically
It emphasises Dylan’s disappointment
47
What is the effect of using
enjambment
in prose or poetry?
It speeds up the rhythm and suggests a flow of thought
It creates a jarring tone
It shows rhyme
It ends the sentence neatly
48
Which part of the PEA do you have to
“explore the connotations of a keyword”
?
Point
Context
Evidence
Analysis
49
Which of the following words would best describe a harsh, controlling government in a dystopian story?
Passive
Democratic
Authoritarian
Generous
50
What is the purpose of
asyndetic lists
in writing? (e.g.,
He ran, tripped, fell, bled.
)
To speed up pace and build tension
To explain clearly
To create humour
To create a smooth rhythm
51
Which of these words would create a
bleak tone
?
Bright, colourful, pleasant
Golden, radiant, whispering
Gentle, playful, calm
Charred, hollow, ash-covered
52
In the Blue Book of Nebo, who are the main two characters?
Rowenna and Dylan
Rowan and Deklyn
Rowanni and Dylan
Rowenna and Deklyn
53
What technique is this: "Like shards of glass the stars fell"?
Metaphor
Simile
Enjambment
Alliteration
54
Powerful analysis
zooms in on the __________ of a key word
to reveal deeper meaning.
Danger
Connotations
Evidence
Synonyms
55
Which analysis sentence best explains
reader impact
?
Makes the reader wonder if hope is even possible in such a broken world.
The reader knows what’s happening next.
This makes us understand the character more.
The reader might like this scene.
56
Which vocabulary best describes a dystopian government?
Regressive – moving backwards through time
Passive – allowing society to run itself
Oppressive – controlling through force and fear
Authoritative – maintaining structure with fair leadership
57
What genre is The Blue Book of Nebo?
Horror
Romantic Comedy
Draconian
Dystopian
58
In a PEA paragraph, which move best shows you’re analysing patriarchal power
in context
?
Relating the quote to traditional male dominance in post-apocalyptic Wales
Arguing that the scene is “interesting”
Listing every device the author has ever used
Copying the quotation without comment
59
Why is isolation a common theme in dystopian fiction?
To limit the number of characters
To symbolise personal freedom
To reflect breakdowns in society and human connection
Because authors don't like dialogue
60
Good evidence should…
Come from a random page
Be three sentences
Include the full sentence every time
Be concise and directly support the point
