What does "solidarity" mean?

Unity and support among people.

Which of these is an example of colloquial language?

"I have a degree majoring in English lit."

A phrase that has a meaning different from the actual words in it.

Which of these is an example of sarcasm from Manners Street Maul?

"Pass your School C English did you, girlie?"

What is direct speech?

When characters talk to each other in a story

When someone says something they don't mean as a joke.

Which of these is an example of idiom?

"Pushing up daisies, I reckon."

Why are incomplete sentences often used in stories from Aotearoa?

They create a realistic, conversational tone.

Why are idioms commonly used in NZ stories?

To make the writing relatable using common colloquial phrases

Why is sarcasm often used in stories from Aotearoa?

It captures the dry Kiwi humour.

Why are Māori words often used in stories from Aotearoa?

They reflect culture and history of NZ, creating a strong sense of place.

Which of these is an example of colloquial language?

"The kids were looking great in their satiny gears."

What does "maul" mean?

To attack or handle something roughly, often causing damage or injury.

Why is direct speech often used in stories from Aotearoa?

It helps convey a kiwi tone through characters speaking.

Why is colloquial language often used in stories from Aotearoa?

It creates an authentic tone, making stories and dialogue more natural., It is the only type of language allowed in New Zealand writing.

Which of these is an example of polysyndeton?

"I was stitched and bandaged and wanting to go home."

What is direct speech?

Quotes of characters speaking in a story.

What is polysyndeton?

Repeated use of conjunctions in a sentence to create emphasis or rhythm.

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1
What does "solidarity" mean?
A type of rock formation found in New Zealand caves.
A feeling of being completely alone with no connections to others.
A competition where people try to stand still for the longest time.
Unity and support among people.
2
Which of these is an example of colloquial language?
"I want to make a phone call."
"Who do you want to ring?"
"What school do you go to?"
"I have a degree majoring in English lit."
3
What is an idiom?
Something said by an idiot
A joke
A phrase that has a meaning different from the actual words in it.
A metaphor
4
Which of these is an example of sarcasm from Manners Street Maul?
"Pass your School C English did you, girlie?"
"I'd had enough of varsity."
"That's the one."
"I have a degree majoring in English lit."
5
What is direct speech?
When a character talks directly to the reader
When characters talk to each other in a story
When a character talks to themself in a story
When a character asks a question
6
What is a ghetto blaster?
A weapon
Something American
A laser gun
A speaker
7
What is sarcasm?
A type of poetry that expresses deep emotions.
When someone says something they don't mean as a joke.
A way of speaking that always shows genuine kindness and sincerity.
A scientific method used to measure the speed of sound.
8
Which of these is an example of idiom?
"Maul was right. Maul was appropriate."
"Might let you do that if you're a good girl."
"Pushing up daisies, I reckon."
"All I'm saying is I wasn't dressed up much."
9
Why are incomplete sentences often used in stories from Aotearoa?
They are required in all New Zealand writing to make stories shorter.
They create a realistic, conversational tone.
Because NZ writers don’t know grammar rules.
They are used to trick the reader into thinking the story is unfinished.
10
How is kupu Māori used in Manners Street Blues?
Characters speak to each other using Māori words.
It isn't used at all.
It is only present in names.
Through direct speech.
11
Why are idioms commonly used in NZ stories?
Idioms are a special literary device used only in New Zealand.
Writers use idioms to make stories more complicated and confusing.
They aren't
To make the writing relatable using common colloquial phrases
12
Why is sarcasm often used in stories from Aotearoa?
To make the reader laugh.
It makes all stories serious and dramatic.
It captures the dry Kiwi humour.
It is the only way characters are allowed to speak in New Zealand stories.
13
Why are Māori words often used in stories from Aotearoa?
To make it harder for readers in other countries to understand.
They reflect culture and history of NZ, creating a strong sense of place.
They aren't.
To make the stories unique.
14
Which of these is an example of colloquial language?
"Tell me what you want."
"Leave them alone."
"We stood there talking while the music continued."
"The kids were looking great in their satiny gears."
15
What does "maul" mean?
To attack or handle something roughly, often causing damage or injury.
A type of small, friendly bird found in New Zealand.
A dance move that involves spinning in circles.
A dance move that involves spinning in circles.
16
Why is direct speech often used in stories from Aotearoa?
It helps convey a kiwi tone through characters speaking.
It is used to confuse the reader by mixing up different characters' voices.
It replaces the need for any narration in a story.
It is the only way to show what a character is thinking.
17
Why is colloquial language often used in stories from Aotearoa?
It is a formal style used for official documents.
It creates an authentic tone, making stories and dialogue more natural.
It makes stories more difficult to understand.
It is the only type of language allowed in New Zealand writing.
18
Which of these is an example of polysyndeton?
"I was stitched and bandaged and wanting to go home."
"Elvis had already spoken to a lawyer and described how I had been..."
"Elvis and I took Morehu across to Picton on the ferry."
"The blobs of shadows danced themselves away."
19
What is direct speech?
Quotes of characters speaking in a story.
A way of speaking that is always polite and formal.
A secret code used for writing hidden messages.
A type of writing where only actions are described, not dialogue.
20
What language feature is this: "blobs of shadows danced themselves away"?
Personification
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Repetition
21
"cubes of shadow that sometimes had cubes of faces... some faces I knew, some I didn't... some time later"
Repetition
Hyperbole
Sibiliance
Alliteration
22
What language feature is this: "blinking in and out of cubes of shadow"?
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Hyperbole
23
What is colloquial language?
Formal language
Informal, casual language
Figurative language
Fancy language
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What is polysyndeton?
A writing technique where all conjunctions are removed.
A special type of poem that only uses short words.
A type of punctuation used to end a sentence.
Repeated use of conjunctions in a sentence to create emphasis or rhythm.

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