English 30.8.23

Question 1

Sematic field

Answer 1

A group of words that are related in meaning

Question 2

Personification

Answer 2

Describing an inanimate object as having human feelings.

Question 3

Metaphor

Answer 3

A descriptive technique that names a person, thing or action as something else.

Question 4

Simile

Answer 4

A descriptive technique that compares one thing with another, usually using ‘as’ or ‘like‘.

Question 5

Listing

Answer 5

When the writer includes several words/ phrases/ ideas, one after the other.

Question 6

Imagery

Answer 6

A technique in which the author appeals to the senses i.e. seeing, hearing, touching.

Question 7

Anaphora

Answer 7

When a word or phrase is repeated multiple times at the start of multiple lines.

Question 8

Stereotype

Answer 8

A label or association with
someone or something that
isn’t always accurate.

The idea that girls are weak is a
damaging stereotype.

Question 9

Solidarity

Answer 9

Unity or agreement of feeling
or action, especially among
individuals with a common
interest.

*Together the workmen stood in
solidarity as they went on strike
regarding their unfair wages. *

Question 10

Dispirited

Answer 10

Having lost enthusiasm and
hope

After losing the match, the team
were feeling dispirited

Question 11

Ebullient

Answer 11

Cheerful and full of energy

*Cheering and chanting, the crowd
were ebullient. *

Question 12

Effcacoius

Answer 12

Successful in producing a
desired or intended result

*The politician was efficacious in
inspiring his people. *