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Year 10G4 ESVCE QUIZ 1
Year 10G4 ESVCE QUIZ 1
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Why are quotes from sources used in news articles?
To make the article longer
To show off advanced vocabulary
To provide evidence, viewpoints, or credibility
To add humour and entertainment
2
Which sentence best shows the use of imagery in imaginative writing?
It is likely to be 30 degrees today
Beams of golden sunlight spilled across the cracked pavement, warming her..
The sun was hot
t was sunny
3
Which of the following is an example of an appeal to fear?
“Many studies have shown this is the best method.”
“Australians are proud of their farming heritage.”
“The majority of Australians support this policy.”
“If we don’t act now, our beaches will be swallowed by rising seas.”
4
What is the purpose of a contention in a persuasive piece?
To describe characters in the text
To list background information
To state the author’s main argument or position
To present the opposing point of view
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Which of the following is a feature of effective reflective writing?
A clear thesis statement and supporting evidence
Third-person narration and objective tone
Use of personal pronouns and emotional insight
Formal language with no emotion
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In an analytical essay, the topic sentence of a body paragraph should:
Introduce the text’s conclusion
Present a new idea unrelated to the prompt
Repeat the introduction word-for-word
Signal the main idea of the paragraph in response to the prompt
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What is the function of a conclusion in an analytical essay?
To introduce new evidence
To start a new line of argument
To re-state the topic in different words
To summarise the key points and reinforce the argument
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In reflective writing, what does “making connections” mean?
Linking your reflections to themes, personal experiences, & broader ideas
Writing a conclusion that repeats the introduction
Using rhetorical questions to persuade the reader
Creating a plot with multiple characters
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What is the main purpose of reflective writing?
To argue a point using persuasive techniques
To summarise a text without personal opinion
To evaluate and explore personal thoughts and learning experiences
To entertain the reader with fictional events
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Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
“The room was small.”
“Her anger bubbled like a volcano ready to erupt.”
“He walked to the shop.”
“She was 14 years old.”
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When writing reflectively about a studied text, it is important to:
Avoid using any evidence from the text
Only focus on plot summary
Explain why others might enjoy the text
Explore how the text impacted your thoughts or beliefs
12
Which of the following best demonstrates reflective thinking?
The main character’s name is Tom
The setting of the story is in 19th-century England
The author uses similes and metaphors in the poem.
I learned that courage isn’t about being fearless; it’s acting despite fear
13
Which of the following best defines connotation?
The number of syllables in a word
The dictionary definition of a word
The rhyme or rhythm of a word
The emotional or cultural meaning attached to a word
14
What is the difference between a news report and an opinion piece?
A news report is fictional; an opinion piece is factual
There is no difference—they are the same thing
News report gives factual information - opinion piece expresses a POV
A news report uses persuasive devices; an opinion piece does not
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What is the effect of using first-person narration in a short story?
It makes the story easier to quote in an essay
It prevents the use of dialogue
It keeps the story completely objective
Allows readers to directly experience the character's thoughts and feelings
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What is usually included in the lead paragraph of a news article?
The writer’s opinion and analysis
Quotations from social media posts
A detailed character description
Key facts answering who, what, when, where, why, and how
17
What is the main goal of imaginative writing?
To persuade the reader to take action
To create a believable world or narrative using creative techniques
To explore personal reflections
To report factual events
18
Which element is essential in imaginative writing?
Bullet points and subheadings
A logical structure with introduction, body, and conclusion
Character, setting, and conflict
A list of references
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What is the main purpose of a news story?
To review a film or book
To inform the reader about a real event or issue
To entertain the reader with fictional characters
To persuade the reader to support an opinion
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What feature is most likely to appear in a hard news article?
A byline with the journalist's name and the date
A list of recommended movies
A cliffhanger ending
Imaginary dialogue between characters
