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8th grade (Year 9 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.8.5, L.7.5.A · England: KS3 Reading (language), GCSE English Language Paper 1 Q2

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Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 1

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. simile
    • B. personification
    • C. onomatopoeia
    • D. alliteration

  1. Question 2

    Is the phrase in capitals used literally or figuratively? The baby CRAWLED across the rug.

    • A. literal
    • B. figurative

  2. Question 3

    What does the figurative phrase suggest? "He has a chip on his shoulder." What does this suggest?

    • A. he is injured
    • B. he spilled his food
    • C. he feels resentful about past unfairness
    • D. he is very confident

Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 4

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. simile
    • B. onomatopoeia
    • C. personification
    • D. alliteration

  1. Question 5

    Is the phrase in capitals used literally or figuratively? The ring was made of GOLD.

    • A. literal
    • B. figurative

  2. Question 6

    What does the figurative phrase suggest? "He has a chip on his shoulder." What does this suggest?

    • A. he spilled his food
    • B. he feels resentful about past unfairness
    • C. he is injured
    • D. he is very confident

Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 7

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. onomatopoeia
    • B. simile
    • C. personification
    • D. alliteration

  1. Question 8

    Is the phrase in capitals used literally or figuratively? Time CRAWLED during the long lesson.

    • A. literal
    • B. figurative

  2. Question 9

    What does the figurative phrase suggest? "He has a chip on his shoulder." What does this suggest?

    • A. he feels resentful about past unfairness
    • B. he is very confident
    • C. he spilled his food
    • D. he is injured

Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 10

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. personification
    • B. alliteration
    • C. onomatopoeia
    • D. simile

  1. Question 11

    Is the phrase in capitals used literally or figuratively? The chef CUT the onions finely.

    • A. literal
    • B. figurative

  2. Question 12

    What does the figurative phrase suggest? "He has a chip on his shoulder." What does this suggest?

    • A. he is very confident
    • B. he feels resentful about past unfairness
    • C. he spilled his food
    • D. he is injured

Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 13

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. alliteration
    • B. onomatopoeia
    • C. simile
    • D. personification

  1. Question 14

    Is the phrase in capitals used literally or figuratively? Her words CUT DEEP.

    • A. literal
    • B. figurative

  2. Question 15

    What does the figurative phrase suggest? "Don't let the cat out of the bag." What does this mean?

    • A. don't release the cat
    • B. don't reveal the secret
    • C. don't open your bag
    • D. don't buy a cat

Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)

Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by.

  1. Question 16

    Read "Who Has Seen the Wind? (Christina Rossetti, 1872)". "The trees bow down their heads" is an example of:

    • A. alliteration
    • B. simile
    • C. personification
    • D. onomatopoeia

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  1. personification
  2. literal
  3. he feels resentful about past unfairness
  4. personification
  5. literal
  6. he feels resentful about past unfairness
  7. personification
  8. figurative
  9. he feels resentful about past unfairness
  10. personification
  11. literal
  12. he feels resentful about past unfairness
  13. personification
  14. figurative
  15. don't reveal the secret
  16. personification