Understanding atmosphere | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is atmosphere?

• The place the story is set.

• A feeling that exists in a place or situation.

• The weather in a place.

Answer explanation

Atmosphere is a feeling that exists in a place or situation.

What is an oppressive place?

• A place that leaves you feeling worried and uncomfortable.

• A place that leaves you feeling settled.

• A place that leaves you feeling calm.

Answer explanation

An oppressive place can leave you feeling worried and uncomfortable because usually there are harsh conditions there.

Which phrase creates an oppressive atmosphere?

• Dark clouds loomed creating a suffocating shadow.

• A gentle breeze whispered through the trees.

• The city's bustling streets hummed with energy.

Answer explanation

'Dark clouds loomed creating a suffocating shadow' has the most oppressive atmosphere because it creates harsh conditions with the 'suffocating shadow'.

Which word might help you create a bleak setting?

• busy

• calm

• desolate

Answer explanation

'desolate' would help you to create a bleak setting as it means uninhabited and empty.

Which verb is the most unsettling?

• strolled

• walked

• ambled

• crept

Answer explanation

Crept is the most unsettling as it has connotations of being secretive and perhaps hiding due to danger, or even sneaking up on someone.

Which sentence successfully uses personification to create an oppressive atmosphere?

• The relentless rain hammered on the windowpane.

• The delicate rain tapped the windowpane.

• The heavy rain fell on the windowpane.

Answer explanation

'The relentless rain hammered on the windowpane.' successfully uses personification to create an oppressive atmosphere as the word 'hammered' makes the rain seem angry and impatient, leaving the reader feeling unsettled.