Question 1: Identify one example of personification in the extract.

Answer: The wind howled, and shadows danced.

Question 2: What mood is created by the description of the storm and the house? Provide two descriptive words.

Answer: Atmospheric and eerie

Question 3: Which adjective describes Elizabeth’s footsteps, and what effect does it contribute to the mood?

Answer: Silent; it enhances the sense of quiet solitude and mystery.

Question 4: Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'the house itself whispering secrets of days gone by'.

Answer: Personification

Question 5: Analyse how the author uses setting to influence the reader’s understanding of Elizabeth’s emotional state.

Answer: The desolate setting with stormy weather and an abandoned house reflects Elizabeth's feelings of nostalgia and melancholy, suggesting a sense of loss and longing.

Question 6: Identify the volta (turn) in the passage and explain its significance.

Answer: The shift occurs with 'Outside, the storm raged fiercely', signifying a transition from introspection to external chaos, mirroring Elizabeth's internal turmoil.

Question 7: Choose the correct option: Which of the following best describes the tone of the extract? a) Optimistic b) Foreboding c) Humorous d) Joyful

Answer: b) Foreboding

Question 8: Write a short paragraph (about 100 words) describing a scene inspired by the extract, focusing on atmosphere and mood.

Answer:

Question 1: Checklist for your creative writing:

Answer: Use evocative language, employ literary techniques such as personification and imagery, create a mood of mystery or foreboding, and ensure your description is atmospheric and detailed.