english GCSE
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.
What is the definition of a hyperbole?
A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis or dramatic effect.
What is the correct way to punctuate a compound sentence?
Using a comma and a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the main idea or argument of the essay.
What is the correct order of the plot elements in a typical narrative?
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
What is the purpose of using imagery in literature?
To create vivid mental pictures and evoke sensory experiences for the reader.
What is a persuasive writing technique?
Using emotional appeals to convince the audience.
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in writing?
To make a point rather than to elicit an answer.
What is the definition of a protagonist?
The main character in a story, typically the hero or heroine.
What is the purpose of using foreshadowing in a story?
To hint at or suggest future events or outcomes in the plot.