Lesson P2-S1

P2-S1 19th-century non-fiction and literary non-fiction Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson P2-S1, 19th-century non-fiction and literary non-fiction: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE English Language (8700), Unit 2: Paper 2: Writers' Viewpoints and Perspectives, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. Roughly which century does the Paper 2 non-fiction text date from?

    • The 17th century
    • The 19th century
    • The 21st century
    • The 18th century

  2. Which text form is commonly used for 19th-century non-fiction in Paper 2?

    • A modern blog post
    • A fantasy novel
    • A science fiction story
    • An autobiography

  3. What term describes factual writing crafted with literary techniques?

    • Pure fiction
    • Literary non-fiction
    • Journalistic news
    • Academic prose

  4. Which sentence structure is most typical of formal 19th-century prose?

    • Colloquial and slangy
    • Fragmented and broken
    • Short and punchy
    • Elaborate and measured

  5. What primarily shapes a 19th-century writer's views and language?

    • Current spelling rules
    • Digital media trends
    • Modern reader expectations
    • Historical context

  6. What term describes a 19th-century text written as a series of letters?

    • Epistolary
    • Dramatic
    • Journalistic
    • Biographical

  7. Which rhetorical device sets two contrasting ideas side by side in balanced phrases?

    • Hyperbole
    • Antithesis
    • Onomatopoeia
    • Oxymoron

  8. What is the main effect of a long periodic sentence in 19th-century prose?

    • Creating confusion
    • Building suspense
    • Speeding up pace
    • Ending abruptly

  9. What feature in a 19th-century personal letter suggests a close relationship?

    • Intimate address
    • Legal disclaimers
    • Business headings
    • Formal sign-off

  10. What term describes a short 19th-century prose piece observing a person or scene?

    • An epic
    • A sketch
    • An obituary
    • A soliloquy

  11. What is the usual effect of an inclusive 'we' used by a 19th-century writer?

    • Creating distance
    • Alienating readers
    • Shared identity
    • Mocking audience

  12. What factor strongly influences the tone and vocabulary of a 19th-century text?

    • Page length only
    • Publisher profit
    • Ink colour
    • Target audience

  13. What core component structures a 19th-century argumentative essay?

    • Random anecdote
    • Fictional plot
    • Rhyming couplets
    • Clear thesis

  14. Which technique repeats a word at the start of successive clauses for emphasis?

    • Plosives
    • Sibilance
    • Assonance
    • Anaphora

  15. What does the past tense most suggest about a 19th-century written account?

    • Live broadcast
    • Instant reaction
    • Future prophecy
    • Retrospective viewpoint

  16. What is vital when comparing a 19th-century text with a later text?

    • Checking word counts
    • Ignoring authors
    • Comparing contexts
    • Counting paragraphs

  17. What should a strong analysis of a 19th-century viewpoint consider?

    • Typographical errors
    • Font size
    • Underlying assumptions
    • Paper quality

  18. How should emotive language in a 19th-century text be evaluated?

    • By physical weight
    • By syllable count
    • By dictionary price
    • By target audience

  19. What does the term 'tone' refer to in a 19th-century text?

    • Narrative perspective
    • Writer's attitude
    • Sentence length
    • Setting description

  20. Which language feature best indicates bias in a 19th-century text?

    • Loaded language
    • Formal register
    • Objective reporting
    • Direct address

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