Historical fiction is an invented story set in a real time in the past. The characters may be made up, but the setting feels true.
A historical fiction story has a setting in a real period, such as Viking times or the age of castles. The characters and plot are invented, but details such as clothes, food and tools match the past.
The main idea is what the story is mostly about. The theme is the lesson or message, such as courage or friendship. Look for repeated ideas and what the main character learns.
Historical fiction is a story that is:
The setting of a story is:
Which detail would suit a story set in Viking times?
The theme of a story is:
The main idea of a text tells you:
To prove your idea about a character you should:
Which is an example of historical fiction?
A character in historical fiction is usually:
Which sentence shows a theme?
Why do authors research the past?
The word “setting” answers the question:
A play script is written to be performed. It tells actors what to say and do.
A script lists the characters, shows the speaker’s name before each line, and uses stage directions in brackets to say how to move or speak. It is split into scenes.
In a script there are no speech marks. Each new speaker starts on a new line. Stage directions are written in brackets and describe actions and feelings.
A play script is written to be:
Stage directions are usually written:
In a script, the speaker’s name is shown:
In a play script we do NOT use:
A scene is:
Dialogue means:
Which line is written like a script?
What do stage directions tell actors?
A list of characters is usually at the:
Which word means the words characters say?
A new speaker starts:
An explanation tells the reader how or why something happens, in clear steps.
An explanation has a title, an opening that says what is being explained, steps in the correct order, and a closing sentence. It uses the present tense.
Use time and cause connectives such as first, next, then, because, so and as a result. Use correct technical words like vapour and condense.
An explanation text tells the reader:
Explanations are usually written in the:
Which word shows order in time?
Which connective shows a reason?
In an explanation about rain, which step comes first?
Which is a technical word for water as a gas?
A good explanation has steps:
Which sentence uses a cause connective?
The title of an explanation is often a:
The closing sentence should:
Which is NOT a time connective?
A report gives facts about a topic. It is organised with headings so readers can find information quickly.
A report has a title, an introduction, headings for each section, facts written in the present tense, and sometimes diagrams or a glossary.
A fact can be checked and proved. An opinion is what someone thinks or feels. Reports use facts, not opinions.
A report is written to:
Headings in a report help readers to:
Which sentence is a fact?
Which sentence is an opinion?
Reports about animals are usually written in the:
A glossary is:
A paragraph in a report should be about:
Which is a good report title?
Which word is used for something that can be proved?
A report often includes:
Which is a sign of an opinion?
Poems use special structures: lines, verses and often rhyme and rhythm to make sound and meaning.
A poem is written in lines grouped into verses (stanzas). Many poems rhyme: words at the ends of lines sound alike. Rhymes are labelled with letters, such as AABB.
Rhythm is the beat made by stressed syllables. Some poems do not rhyme at all, which is called free verse. A haiku has three lines of 5, 7 and 5 syllables.
A group of lines in a poem is called a:
Which pair of words rhymes?
Lines ending sun, fun, tree, free have the rhyme pattern:
A haiku has how many lines?
How many syllables are in the word “butterfly”?
A poem with no rhyme or regular pattern is called:
Rhythm is:
How many syllables are in “poem”?
Which words rhyme with “light”?
The 5-7-5 pattern belongs to a:
A stanza is:
Poets paint pictures with words. Figurative language makes ideas vivid by comparing and by using sound.
A simile compares using like or as. A metaphor says something is something else. Personification gives human actions to things.
Alliteration repeats the first sound in words. Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like its meaning. Imagery uses the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
Which sentence is a simile?
Which sentence is a metaphor?
Which sentence uses personification?
Which phrase has alliteration?
Which word is onomatopoeia?
Imagery in a poem appeals to:
“The stars are diamonds in the sky” is a:
“Busy as a bee” is a:
“The trees danced in the wind” uses:
Which is onomatopoeia?
Which pair repeats the first sound?
Questions from every topic in this course. Pick an answer for each one, then hit Check My Answers.
A story set in a castle long ago with invented characters is:
The word “setting” answers the question:
Which feature belongs in a script, not a story?
A new speaker starts:
Which text is an explanation?
Which is NOT a time connective?
Which is a fact about Earth?
Which is a sign of an opinion?
Which poem form uses 5, 7 and 5 syllables?
A stanza is:
“The wind whispered” is an example of:
Which is a simile?