WorksheetsYear 8 Exam Revision 2020
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 35mins
A metaphor is best described as:
an indirect comparison, based on obvious similarities
a direct comparison, using ‘as’, ‘like’, or ‘than’
a direct comparison between two persons, places, or objects
a comparison that is only partially true
What language feature is described as the use of exaggeration for effect?
Extension
Hypertension
Sensationalism
Hyperbole
Personification is best described as
Making up a new word to describe a sound
Attributing human-like qualities to objects
Attributing animal-like qualities to humans
Writing a detailed description of a person
Which of the following best describes the four narrative conventions?
Plot, setting, rising action, point of view
Setting, plot, point of view, foreshadowing
Plot, setting, characterisation, point of view
Characterisation, point of view, narration, setting
When writing a story, the problem of the plot is also known as what?
Contradiction
Development
Drama
Conflict
Setting is made up of what two elements?
(a)
When an author hints at a future plot development, it is called
Spoilers
Foreshadowing
Rising action
Exposition
The main character of a short story is called the:
Protagonist
Antagonist
Good guy
Sceptic
Animation is defined as
Making a moving picture
Giving inanimate objects the illusion of movement or life
Giving animate objects the appearance of movement
Cel animation
Film codes are used in the construction of films. They are categorised as:
Symbolic, written, angles, technical
Symbolic, written, audio, technical
Symbolic, written, audio, television
Statements, written, audio, television
Which of the following sets include audio codes only?
Music, narration, voiceover, lighting
Dialogue, narration, music, voiceover
Dialogue, signs, music, voiceover
Music, narration, dialogue, angles
Which of the following sets include written codes only?
Captions, dialogue, subtitles, fonts
Titles, signs, subtitles, captions
Titles, signs, narration, captions
Fonts, signs, captions, voiceovers
In this wide shot, Moana's body language tells us that her character is:
Bold
Brave
Determined
All of the above
This shot of Rapunzel is a:
Wide shot
Low angle
Close up
Mid-range shot
What type of angle has been used in this shot?
Low angle
High angle
Dutch tilt
Bird's eye view
This shot from Coraline would be best described as a:
Extreme close up
High angle
Low angle
Bird's eye view
On this film poster, which of the following would be described as the tagline?
Enchanted
The animated world and the real world collide
November 21
Disney Studios
The facial expression of this central character (shark) on this poster would be best described as:
Threatening and happy
Menacing and threatening
Funny and amused
Negative and bewildered
What is the tagline on this poster?
(a)
In this poster for The Missing Link, what could the map that Adelina Fortnight is holding symbolise?
Adventure, bravery, exploration
Adventure, safety, organisation
Planning, safety, courage
