5th Year English Revision | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is onomatopoeia? A. A long descriptive sentence B. A word that sounds like the noise it describes C. The repetition of a word or phrase D. A type of rhythm in poetry

B. A word that sounds like the noise it describes

Which of the following is an example of personification? A. The grass was green and soft. **B. The wind whispered through the trees. C. The sky was blue as the sea. D. The road was long and winding.

B. The wind whispered through the trees.

Which line shows simile? A. The sun is a golden coin. **B. Her smile was like sunshine. C. The waves whispered to the shore. D. The room was silent as stone.

B. Her smile was like sunshine.

What is alliteration? A. The repetition of vowel sounds B. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words C. The use of words with opposite meanings D. A comparison using “like” or “as”

B. The repetition of the same consonant sound at the start of words

What kind of peace does the speaker hope to find? A. Loud and joyful peace B. Party-like happiness C. “Peace comes dropping slow” D. Fast and busy peace

C. “Peace comes dropping slow”

Where is the speaker when he dreams of Innisfree? A. In a field B. On a boat C. On a city street D. In a classroom

C. On a city street

What will the speaker keep for his food? A. Sheep and cows B. Bees C. Fish D. Birds

B. Bees

What does the speaker want to build on Innisfree? A. A castle B. A small cabin C. A shop D. A church

B. A small cabin

What everyday object shows the presence of love in Filling Station? A. A calendar B. A toolbox C. A doily and a plant D. A radio

C. A doily and a plant

What does Bishop realise by the end of Filling Station? A. Life is meaningless B. There is love and care even in messy places C. Cleanliness is most important D. The station should be closed down

B. There is love and care even in messy places

Who seems to bring a sense of care or love to the filling station? A. The father B. The mother (through small touches like plants and doilies) C. The customers D. The sons

B. The mother (through small touches like plants and doilies)

What is the first impression the speaker has of the filling station? A. It is spotless and modern B. It is full of flowers and colour C. It is dirty and greasy D. It is quiet and empty

C. It is dirty and greasy

What does the speaker finally do with the fish? A. Cooks it B. Lets it go C. Mounts it on the wall D. Keeps it as a pet

B. Lets it go

What does the speaker notice about the fish’s skin? A. It is smooth and shiny B. It is clean and white C. It looks like old wallpaper D. It glows in the dark

C. It looks like old wallpaper

What detail shows the fish has survived many battles? A. Its size B. The hooks and lines in its mouth C. Its colour D. Its gills

B. The hooks and lines in its mouth

What kind of fish does the speaker catch? A. A small trout B. A large, old fish C. A goldfish D. A shark

B. A large, old fish

What makes the prodigal realise he must go home? A. His boss fires him B. He finds a letter C. He sees the sunrise and feels hope D. The pigs attack him

C. He sees the sunrise and feels hope

How does Bishop describe the pigs in the poem? A. Beautiful and graceful B. Dangerous and violent C. Filthy but content D. Clean and quiet

C. Filthy but content

What does the prodigal try to hide with drinking? A. His anger B. His excitement C. His loneliness and shame D. His joy

C. His loneliness and shame

Where does The Prodigal work? A. On a fishing boat B. On a pig farm C. In a gas station D. In a hotel

B. On a pig farm