The Explorer's Daughter

What sort of text is 'The Explorer's Daughter?'

• A poem

• A fictional novel

• A travel memoir

• An editorial article

Which of these is one of the purposes of the text?

• To persuade people to stop hunting.

• To provide action and adventure.

• To portray the natural world negatively.

• To explore her feelings and emotions.

Which language features help create an informative, trust-worthy tone?

• Factual details

• Rich imagery

• First person viewpoint

• Emotive language

What is the effect of the final paragraph?

• It leaves the story on a suspenseful cliffhanger.

• It summarises the author's viewpoint.

• It leaves the reader chance to make up their own mind about hunting.

• It questions the actions of the hunters.

Why is the hunt referred to as a "game"?

• It is fun for the hunter.

• It is fun for the narwhal.

• It is not skillful.

• It is skillful.

How are the hunters made to seem more heroic?

• Through descriptions of their strength.

• Through similes describing their appearances.

• Through careful preparations.

• Through contrasts between their size and the size of the narwhals.

Why does the writer see the tusk as strange?

• Because of its lack of function

• Because it is made from ivory, like elephant tusks.

• Because of how it looks.

What is the term for subject specific vocabulary?

• Complex terminology

• Jargon

• Speak

• Lexis

How often do ships deliver goods to Thule?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Annually

Which element of the writing creates suspense?

• The inclusion of facts and details about Narwhals.

• The description of stereotypical hunters.

• The informal language and colloqualisms.

• The images of everyone watching the hunt.