Question 1 of 10
In Passage 1, the writer says the Lightning's body was "not gleaming, but leaden". What contrast is the writer creating?
A) Between the colour of gold and the colour of silver.
B) Between what Andrew expected (shiny, impressive) and what he sees (dull, lifeless) — setting up his disappointment.
C) Between two different aeroplanes — one gleaming and one leaden.
D) Between the sky (gleaming) and the ground (leaden).
Question 2 of 10
The phrase "roaring comets that streaked over his house" describes how Andrew sees Lightnings from home. What technique is this?
A) A metaphor — the Lightnings are called 'comets' directly, comparing them to streaking space objects.
B) A simile — because it uses 'like' to compare them.
C) Alliteration — because 'roaring' and 'comets' start with the same letter.
D) Onomatopoeia — because 'roaring' sounds like a roar.
Question 3 of 10
In Passage 2, the writer uses short sentences like "It felt spooky here" and "Fin set off towards the cliffs". What effect do these short sentences create?
A) They show the writer is lazy and can't be bothered to write more.
B) They make the passage feel relaxed and slow-paced.
C) They create a tense, immediate feeling — like quick, nervous heartbeats — and make the fear hit harder.
D) They show that Fin is speaking very quietly.
Question 4 of 10
The phrase "he felt small and vulnerable and alone" uses the 'rule of three'. Why is this effective?
A) Because three is a lucky number.
B) Because the writer couldn't think of a fourth word.
C) Because Fin is actually only scared of three specific things.
D) Each word adds a new layer of helplessness — small (physically overpowered), vulnerable (in danger), alone (no help) — building to a climax of isolation.
Question 5 of 10
In Passage 1, the writer says Andrew "dug his fingers into his ears". The word 'dug' is an example of what?
A) A simile — comparing his fingers to a shovel.
B) A powerful verb choice — 'dug' makes the action feel forceful and desperate, as if the noise is physically stuck inside his ears.
C) Personification — giving human qualities to his fingers.
D) Alliteration — because 'dug' and 'distance' start with the same letter.
Question 6 of 10
In Passage 2, the ending uses repetition: 'There was the sea... there were the cliffs... there was the coastal path... and here... was a small figure.' What effect does this create?
A) It pans across the landscape like a camera, building suspense by making us wait before revealing the figure at the end.
B) It shows that Fin is bored and counting things to pass the time.
C) It's the writer being repetitive by accident — they should have varied the sentence structure.
D) It shows that the landscape is very boring and empty.
Question 7 of 10
Both passages use the word "vanished". In Passage 1, the Lightning 'vanished' down the runway. In Passage 2, Dad 'vanished into the darkness'. How does the effect differ?
A) Both uses create exactly the same feeling — excitement and wonder.
B) Both uses are about things literally becoming invisible through magic.
C) In Passage 1, 'vanished' creates excitement (the plane's speed is thrilling). In Passage 2, it creates fear (Dad disappears like the missing brother, leaving Fin alone).
D) The word has no special effect in either passage — it simply means 'went away'.
Question 8 of 10
In Passage 1, Andrew's experience engages multiple senses. Which of these is an example of the writer using the sense of smell?
A) "The ground shakes. You can feel it shaking."
B) "The stink of burning fuel oil rolled back to them across the cabbages."
C) "The sudden eruption of sound left him unable to say anything at all."
D) "Andrew saw the Lightning shoot up and up over the horizon."
Question 9 of 10
The structure of Passage 1 follows a clear emotional journey. What is that journey?
A) Fear → courage → triumph.
B) Excitement → boredom → disappointment.
C) Happiness → sadness → happiness again.
D) Disappointment → shock → awe and physical immersion.
Question 10 of 10
Both writers use weather and atmosphere to shape the mood of their passages. How do they differ?
A) Passage 1 uses heat and noise to create excitement and power, while Passage 2 uses cold, rain, and wind to create fear and isolation.
B) Both passages have exactly the same weather — it's raining in both.
C) Neither passage mentions weather or atmosphere at all.
D) Passage 1 is set in winter and Passage 2 is set in summer.