Which of the following is NOT a convention of biography?

Fictionalised events NOT based on truth

What is the definition of characterisation?

describing a character's appearance/actions/etc.

What is the definition of setting?

the description of time or place to set the scene.

What is the definition of alliteration?

the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words

What is an autobiography?

an account of a person's life written by that person

What is the definition of expert opinion?

a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.

What is the definition of metaphor?

a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true

What is the definition of appeal to emotion?

referring to something that people care about e.g. children or poverty

What is the definition of simile?

highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"

a word or phrase that is designed to engage the reader (e.g. a simile)

What would you expect to find in a biography aimed at experts?

Difficult, complex words, Specific terminology (e.g. medical terms)

Which of the following is NOT a convention of biography?

Using a literary technique such as simile or metaphor

What is the definition of personification?

when a thing or abstraction is represented as a person

What is a convention?

a way in which something is usually done (e.g. information about birth)

What is the definition of hyperbole?

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

an account of someone's life written by someone else

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Which of the following is NOT a convention of biography?
Fictionalised events NOT based on truth
Give background information about the country or time period
Fictionalised events based on truth
Using quotes from people who knew the person
2
What is the definition of characterisation?
describing a character's appearance/actions/etc.
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
3
What is the definition of setting?
the description of time or place to set the scene.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"
4
What is the definition of alliteration?
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words
highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"
5
What is an autobiography?
an account of a person's life written by that person
an account of someone's life written by someone else
6
What is the definition of expert opinion?
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
7
What is the definition of metaphor?
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
8
What is the definition of appeal to emotion?
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
referring to something that people care about e.g. children or poverty
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
describing a character's appearance/actions/etc.
9
What would you expect to find in a biography aimed at adults?
Simple, easy words
Specific terminology (e.g. medical terms)
Difficult, complex words
10
What is the definition of simile?
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words
highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
11
What is a technique?
a word or phrase that is designed to engage the reader (e.g. a simile)
a way in which something is usually done (e.g. information about birth)
12
What would you expect to find in a biography aimed at experts?
Difficult, complex words
Simple, easy words
Specific terminology (e.g. medical terms)
13
What is the definition of allusion?
referring to someone famous.
describing a character's appearance/actions/etc.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
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What is the definition of rhetorical question?
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"
asking a question
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Which of the following is NOT a convention of biography?
Using a map
Using a graph
Using a picture/photo
Including a purpose/point of view/message about the person
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Which of the following is NOT a convention of biography?
Exclusive/secret information about the person
Explaining the person's early influences
Information about the person's birth to death
Using a literary technique such as simile or metaphor
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What is the definition of personification?
when a thing or abstraction is represented as a person
describing a character's appearance/actions/etc.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
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What is the definition of anecdotes?
highlighting similarities between two things using "like", "as"
using a story
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
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What would you expect to find in a biography aimed at children?
Simple, easy words
Specific terminology (e.g. medical terms)
Difficult, complex words
20
What is a convention?
a word or phrase that is designed to engage the reader (e.g. a simile)
a way in which something is usually done (e.g. information about birth)
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What is the definition of hyperbole?
the same letter or sound at the beginning of connected words
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
a belief or judgment about something given by an expert on the subject.
a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that isn't true
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What is a biography?
an account of someone's life written by someone else
an account of a person's life written by that person

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