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WorksheetsComedy and Hamlet - Week 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which definition below bests describes the key term 'irony'?
When two opposites are placed closed together to highlight their differences
When the meaning of the words is different to what is being said.
When a word has a double meaning and creates humour
When something is made to seem worse or better than it is.
Which definition best describes a 'pun'?
When a word has a double meaning to create humour
When two opposites are placed next to one another to highlight their differences
when two things are compared using 'like' or 'as'
when something is described as better or worse than it is
'When you see the worst in everything, or believe the worst will happen.' Which key word does this describe?
Optimism
Narcissism
Pessimism
Ambivalence
'the tone or character of the narration.' Which key word does this describe?
Exaggeration
Juxtaposition
Perspective
Narrative Voice
Which definition below best describes 'adolescence'?
not asked for.
Skilled or capable at something.
Losing enthusiasm or hope.
The period when a young person starts to develop into an adult.
Which definition below best describes 'unsolicited'?
not asked for.
Skilled or capable at something.
The period when a young person starts to develop into an adult.
Losing enthusiasm or hope.
'Skilled or capable at something.' Which keyword does this definition describe?
Unsolicited
Disheartened
Proficient
Irony
'Losing enthusiasm or hope.' Which keyword does this definition best describe?
Pun
Disheartened
Irony
Adolescence
What are you expected to do in your Term 3 assessment?
Write a creative writing story
Compare perspectives between two writers
Analyse language techniques used in a piece of writing
To evaluate a statement and write whether you agree or disagree with it.
What does the 'P' in 'PETAL' stand for?
Purpose
Punctuation
Paragraphs
Point
What do we mean when we say 'use evidence' in your PETAL paragraphs?
refer to a bit from the text
copy a quotation from the text
explain your point further
refer to a piece of crime scene evidence
Which is the odd one out?
Similarly
Furthermore
However
Additionally
Which is the odd one out?
In contrast
On the other hand
Comparatively
Similarly
What are you asked to compare in your Term 3 assessment?
Similarities
Language
Differences
Structure
What is another definition/word could we use to describe a 'perspective'?
Camera angle
Point of View
Irony
Pun
