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Explain the ways in which writers establish setting at the start of a story.

• Writers establish setting through character names and titles.
• Writers establish setting through plot twists and surprises.
• Writers establish setting through description of the location, scenery, animals, people, buildings, etc.

• Writers establish setting by using only dialogue.

Select two ways that a writer can establish a character's voice.

• Using direct speech.

• Incorporating random facts.
• Adopting a monotonous tone.
• Describing the character's thoughts.

Select all the ways in which you could vary your voice when reading aloud.

• Varying the tone

• Varying the volume

• Varying the pace

• Emphasising certain words

How does a story's cultural context affect its meaning?

• It shapes themes, character motivations, and reader interpretations.

• It has no impact on a story's meaning.

• It only affects the story's plot.

• It only affects the author's writing style.

Select all the themes present in 'Grandmother's Song'.

• Growing old

• The cycle of life

• Developing as a person

• The healing power of song

Select all the themes present in 'Grandmother's Song'.

• The wisdom of age

• The power of human touch

• The importance of creativity

• Respecting nature

Select the conventions of the folk tale genre.

• A simple storyline

• A journey

• Characters who are good or bad

• Characters who resurrect

• An evil villain

Make a drawing of Grandmother from the story.

Make a drawing of Granddaughter from the story.

What was your favourite part of 'Grandmother's Song'? Justify your answer by quoting from the text.