Exploring Creative Writing and Literature Year 9

What is the definition of a paragraph?

• A paragraph is a single sentence that stands alone.

• A paragraph is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A paragraph is a group of related sentences that discuss a single idea.

• A paragraph is a collection of unrelated sentences.

Name three types of creative writing.

• poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction

• biography

• technical writing

• journalism

What are connectives and why are they important?

• Connectives are irrelevant to writing style.

• Connectives are synonyms for adjectives.

• Connectives are only used in spoken language.

• Connectives are linking words that enhance coherence and clarity in writing.

Classify the following connectives: 'however', 'and', 'therefore'.

• 'therefore' is a preposition; 'and' is a conjunction

• 'however' is a coordinating conjunction; 'and' and 'therefore' are conjunctive adverbs

• 'and' is a subordinating conjunction

• 'and' is a coordinating conjunction; 'however' and 'therefore' are conjunctive adverbs.

Define literature in your own words.

• Literature refers exclusively to poetry and plays.

• Literature is the art of written or spoken works that convey human experiences and emotions.

• Literature is only about fictional stories.

• Literature is a collection of historical documents.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• The purpose of a topic sentence is to state the main idea of a paragraph.

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

• To list supporting details for the main idea.

• To provide a conclusion for the paragraph.

Identify a type of creative writing that uses imagination and storytelling.

• Non-fiction

• Poetry

• Biography

• Fiction

Give an example of a connective that shows contrast.

• although

• meanwhile

• however

• therefore

What type of connective is 'because'?

• preposition

• subordinating conjunction

• coordinating conjunction

• interjection

Explain the role of connectives in sentence structure.

• Connectives link words, phrases, or clauses, establishing relationships and enhancing coherence in sentence structure.

• Connectives are irrelevant to sentence structure.

• Connectives serve to confuse the reader.

• Connectives are only used in spoken language.