Hide and seek

Question 1

‘Call out. Call loud’

Answer 1

Repetition initiates the reader into the game so they feel like a part of it

Question 2

‘Never’

Answer 2

Modal verb invoking great confidence in The fact that he won’t be found

Question 3

‘Sacks’ ‘shed’ ‘seaside’

Answer 3

Sibilance gives imagery of the seaside

Question 4

‘Floor is cold’

Answer 4

Adjective describes the child’s discomfort in the shed

Question 5

‘Prowling’

Answer 5

Verb gives predatory imagery for the seekers

Question 6

‘Whispering’ ‘hushed’

Answer 6

Verbs give a sense of isolation for the boy hiding because the seekers are plotting against him

Question 7

‘Don’t breathe’ ‘Don’t move’

Answer 7

Alliteration and repetition conveys a sense of urgency

Question 8

‘Cold bites through your coat’

Answer 8

Personification which embodies his growing discomfort of the situation

Question 9

Exclamation marks

Answer 9

Conveys his excitement and certainty of his win

Question 10

‘Hold their breath’

Answer 10

Personification which emphasises his vulnerability and makes his surroundings seem sinister and threatening

Question 11

“Who sought you?”

Answer 11

Contrasts to his previous certainty and assurance of his win. His question is left unanswered emphasising his isolation and loneliness