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Analysis and Analytical Verbs (Harry Potter)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

Which is the best analysis of the following quote for the theme of identity?

"The Potters smiled and waved at Harry and he stared hungrily back at them, his hands pressed flat against the glass as though he was hoping to fall right through it and reach them. He had a powerful kind of ache inside him, half joy, half terrible sadness.”

a)

Harry stares "hungrily" at his parents because he misses them and misses his identity.

b)

The adverb "hungrily" implies that Harry is desperate to know his parents and, therefore, his own identity.

c)

Harry feels sad and joyful when he sees his parents which represents his emotions at seeing them,

d)

In this quote there are many words which relate to Harry's identity such as "hungrily" and "powerful

2.

Pick a suitable analysis verb

When Hermione says, "You're a great wizard", this _______ that Harry has fulfilled his destiny and is growing into his identity as, not only a wizard, but a 'great one'

a)

Represents

b)

Conveys

c)

Demonstrates 

d)

Reveals

3.

Which of the following verbs matches this definition:

To show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples.

a)

Symbolise

b)

Represent

c)

Potr

d)

Illustrate

4.

Which is the best analysis of the following quote for the theme of bravery:

“ Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the fluttering banner high above, flashing Potter for President over the crowd. His heart skipped. He felt braver."

a)

The "Potter for President" sign makes Harry feels brave.

b)

"His heart skipped" is an example of personification that implies that he is excited to play Quidditch and isn't scared any more.

c)

The author writes that, hen Harry sees a sign supporting him in the crowd, "His heart skipped. He felt braver." which implies that belonging in Gryffindor gives Harry confidence and bravery.

d)

The author writes, "His heart skipped. He felt braver" because Harry has seen a sign of support in the crowd. The short sentences create emphasis and reinforce the message that belonging to a community can fuel courage.

5.

Which of the following verbs is NOT suitable for this analysis

The use of exclamation marks and capital letters when Harry screams, "LIAR!" _____ his anger which fuels his bravery in trying to defeat Voldemort.

a)

Symbolises

b)

Conveys

c)

Implies

d)

Illustrates

6.

Which of the following verbs matches this definition?

To communicate or show an idea or feeling without stating it directly

a)

Represent

b)

Reinforce

c)

Reveal

d)

Imply

7.

Which theme is the folowing quote best matched to?

"Little did Harry know that Ron and Hermione had been secretly practicing the Leg-Locker Curse. They’d gotten the idea from Malfoy using it on Neville, and were ready to use it on Snape if he showed any sign of wanting to hurt Harry."

a)

Identity

b)

Bravery

c)

Friendship

d)

Good vs Evil

8.

Which of the following symbols best relates to teh following message:

Even though evil persists, in the battle of good vs evil, good will overcome.

a)

Harry's scar

b)

The mirror of Erised

c)

The Hogwarts houses

d)

The Philosopher's Stone

9.

Which of the following definitions is correct for the verb reveal

a)

To show something important or unusual

b)

To demonstrate perfectly something that was not clear before this example

c)

To create a representation of

d)

To allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden

10.

Chose the best verb for the analysis

Harry's scar ________ that he is different and unique. It is also a mark of the evil curse given to him by Voldemort and implies that the battle of good vs evil is ongoing.

a)

Conveys

b)

Demonstrates

c)

Symbolises

d)

Shows