Questions 2D First Language Paper 1

Which of the following best describes the effect of using alliteration in a text?

• It creates a rhythmic and musical quality

• It makes a sentence more complex

• It removes unnecessary words from a text

• It makes the sentence longer

If a writer describes the wind as “whispering secrets through the trees,” which literary device is being used?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the primary purpose of using short sentences in a descriptive passage?

• To create tension or urgency

• To show detailed descriptions

• To make the text more complicated

• To increase the word count

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

• "The clouds were like cotton candy floating in the sky."

• "Her voice was music to his ears."

• "The old house creaked as if it were speaking."

• "He ran as fast as a cheetah."

Why might a writer use repetition in a passage?

• To emphasize a point or idea

• To make the text less engaging

• To confuse the reader

• To create a formal tone

What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

• It makes the text more realistic by imitating sounds

• It creates a complex and difficult reading experience

• It adds unnecessary words to a sentence

• It confuses the reader with unfamiliar vocabulary

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• "She was as graceful as a swan."

• "I have a million things to do today."

• "The stars twinkled in the night sky."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

What effect does contrast have in a passage?

• It highlights differences to create emphasis or drama

• It removes unnecessary details from the text

• It makes the passage less interesting

• It ensures the passage has no figurative language

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• "The cold, crisp air smelled of pine and cinnamon, wrapping around her like a winter coat."

• "She was happy."

• "The book was interesting."

• "They walked together to school."

What does the phrase "the sun smiled down on the children" suggest?

• The sun is alive and can smile

• The weather is pleasant and warm

• The sun is being sarcastic

• The children are afraid of the sun