KS2 English: Author's Choice of Language – Reading Quiz

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This KS2 English: Author's Choice of Language – Reading Quiz quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your KS2 English knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!

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Explore why authors choose particular words and phrases. Understand the effect of language choices on the reader for KS2 SATs.

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Question 1 of 10

An author writes "crept" instead of "walked." Why might they choose this word?
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Question 2 of 10

The phrase "the wind howled" is an example of which technique?
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Question 3 of 10

"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of:
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Question 4 of 10

"He was a lion on the football pitch" is an example of:
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Question 5 of 10

An author uses short sentences like "She ran. She hid. She waited." What effect does this create?
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Question 6 of 10

"The slippery, slimy slug slithered slowly." This is an example of:
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Question 7 of 10

Why might an author use a rhetorical question in a persuasive text?
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Question 8 of 10

An author describes a villain as having "cold, steel-grey eyes." What is the effect of this description?
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Question 9 of 10

The word "destroyed" has a stronger effect than "damaged." Why might an author choose "destroyed"?
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Question 10 of 10

An author repeats the phrase "we must act now" three times in a speech. Why?

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