Question 1: Identify three adjectives used to describe the cityscape and explain how they contribute to the imagery.

Answer: Examples include 'vast', 'gleaming', and 'luminous'; they create a vivid, futuristic setting and enhance the sense of wonder.

Question 2: What adjectives describe the figure moving through the alley? How do they affect your perception of this character?

Answer: Descriptions like 'shadowy', 'dark', and 'ominous' suggest mystery and potential threat, creating suspense.

Question 3: Multiple Choice: Which of the following adjectives are used to describe the hovercrafts? a) sleek, angular b) noisy, ancient c) rusty, worn d) dull, grey

Answer: a) sleek, angular

Question 4: Describe how the adjectives 'translucent' and 'luminous' work together to create an image of the domes. Provide a short explanation.

Answer: They suggest the domes are both see-through and glowing, enhancing their futuristic and high-tech appearance.

Question 5: Analyze the effect of the adjectives 'bright', 'colourful', and 'vibrant' in describing the city streets. What tone or mood do they establish?

Answer: These adjectives create an energetic, lively atmosphere, suggesting a bustling, dynamic environment filled with excitement and futuristic vibrancy.

Question 6: Identify an adjective in the extract that contributes to a sense of mystery or foreboding, and justify your choice.

Answer: The adjective 'shadowy' contributes to mystery by suggesting concealment and uncertainty about the figure’s identity.

Question 7: Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are describing a scene on a distant planet. Write a paragraph using at least five descriptive adjectives to convey the environment and mood. Make sure your adjectives create a vivid image.

Answer: Students will produce their own creative descriptions, focusing on vivid imagery and mood through adjectives.

Question 8: In the extract, how does the use of adjectives help establish the tone of the scene? Write a brief analysis.

Answer: The adjectives create a tone of high energy and futuristic wonder, with hints of mystery and potential danger, enhancing the reader’s engagement.