#1
Which literary device is used to create a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
ExplanationA simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
#2
Who is the author of the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?
William Shakespeare
ExplanationWilliam Shakespeare is the renowned playwright who authored 'Romeo and Juliet'.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a first-person point of view?
I, me, my
ExplanationFirst-person point of view involves the use of pronouns such as 'I', 'me', and 'my' to narrate.
#4
What literary term is defined as a recurring theme or idea in a work of literature?
Motif
ExplanationA motif is a recurring element that contributes to the overall theme or meaning of a work of literature.
#5
What literary term refers to the emotional atmosphere or tone of a work of literature?
Mood
ExplanationMood refers to the emotional atmosphere or tone that a work of literature evokes in the reader.
#6
Who wrote the novel '1984'?
George Orwell
ExplanationGeorge Orwell authored the novel '1984'.
#7
What is the term for a figure of speech in which contradictory terms are combined for emphasis?
Oxymoron
ExplanationAn oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for emphasis.
#8
In MLA citation, which element comes first in the Works Cited entry for a book?
Author's last name
ExplanationIn MLA citation, the author's last name is the first element in the Works Cited entry for a book.
#9
Which of the following is an example of third-person limited point of view?
He saw
ExplanationThird-person limited point of view focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character.
#10
What is the primary function of a thesis statement in an essay?
To state the main idea
ExplanationA thesis statement articulates the main idea or argument of an essay.
#11
In APA citation, which of the following is italicized in the reference entry for a journal article?
Article title
ExplanationIn APA citation, the article title is italicized in the reference entry for a journal article.
#12
In literature, what does the term 'foil' refer to?
A character who contrasts with another character
ExplanationA foil is a character who contrasts with another character, often highlighting their differences.