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Year 8 Exam Revision 2020

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A metaphor is best described as:

a)

an indirect comparison, based on obvious similarities

b)

a direct comparison, using ‘as’, ‘like’, or ‘than’

c)

a direct comparison between two persons, places, or objects

d)

a comparison that is only partially true

2.

What language feature is described as the use of exaggeration for effect?

a)

Extension

b)

Hypertension

c)

Sensationalism

d)

Hyperbole

3.

Personification is best described as

a)

Making up a new word to describe a sound

b)

Attributing human-like qualities to objects

c)

Attributing animal-like qualities to humans

d)

Writing a detailed description of a person

4.

Which of the following best describes the four narrative conventions?

a)

Plot, setting, rising action, point of view

b)

Setting, plot, point of view, foreshadowing

c)

Plot, setting, characterisation, point of view

d)

Characterisation, point of view, narration, setting

5.

When writing a story, the problem of the plot is also known as what?

a)

Contradiction

b)

Development

c)

Drama

d)

Conflict

6.

Setting is made up of what two elements?

(a)  

7.

When an author hints at a future plot development, it is called

a)

Spoilers

b)

Foreshadowing

c)

Rising action

d)

Exposition

8.

The main character of a short story is called the:

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Good guy

d)

Sceptic

9.

Animation is defined as

a)

Making a moving picture

b)

Giving inanimate objects the illusion of movement or life

c)

Giving animate objects the appearance of movement

d)

Cel animation

10.

Film codes are used in the construction of films. They are categorised as:

a)

Symbolic, written, angles, technical

b)

Symbolic, written, audio, technical

c)

Symbolic, written, audio, television

d)

Statements, written, audio, television

11.

Which of the following sets include audio codes only?

a)

Music, narration, voiceover, lighting

b)

Dialogue, narration, music, voiceover

c)

Dialogue, signs, music, voiceover

d)

Music, narration, dialogue, angles

12.

Which of the following sets include written codes only?

a)

Captions, dialogue, subtitles, fonts

b)

Titles, signs, subtitles, captions

c)

Titles, signs, narration, captions

d)

Fonts, signs, captions, voiceovers

13.

In this wide shot, Moana's body language tells us that her character is:

a)

Bold

b)

Brave

c)

Determined

d)

All of the above

14.

This shot of Rapunzel is a:

a)

Wide shot

b)

Low angle

c)

Close up

d)

Mid-range shot

15.

What type of angle has been used in this shot?

a)

Low angle

b)

High angle

c)

Dutch tilt

d)

Bird's eye view

16.

This shot from Coraline would be best described as a:

a)

Extreme close up

b)

High angle

c)

Low angle

d)

Bird's eye view

17.

On this film poster, which of the following would be described as the tagline?

a)

Enchanted

b)

The animated world and the real world collide

c)

November 21

d)

Disney Studios

18.

The facial expression of this central character (shark) on this poster would be best described as:

a)

Threatening and happy

b)

Menacing and threatening

c)

Funny and amused

d)

Negative and bewildered

19.

What is the tagline on this poster?

(a)  

20.

In this poster for The Missing Link, what could the map that Adelina Fortnight is holding symbolise?

a)

Adventure, bravery, exploration

b)

Adventure, safety, organisation

c)

Planning, safety, courage