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Question 1

What is the definition of a literary work?

Answer 1

A literary work is a piece of writing that expresses ideas, emotions, or stories through the use of language.

Question 2

True or False: A poem is considered a literary work.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The main character in a story is called the _______.

Answer 3

protagonist

Question 4

What is the purpose of a literary theme?

Answer 4

The purpose of a literary theme is to convey a central idea or message within a work.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a genre of literature? (a) Fiction, (b) Non-fiction, (c) Mathematics

Answer 5

c) Mathematics

Question 6

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Answer 6

Setting

Question 7

True or False: An antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is a narrative?

Answer 8

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the sequence of events in a story.

Answer 9

plot

Question 10

What is the term for the author’s attitude toward the subject or audience?

Answer 10

Tone

Question 11

Which point of view uses ‘I’ or ‘we’ in storytelling?

Answer 11

First person

Question 12

True or False: A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is a symbol in literature?

Answer 13

A symbol is an object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Question 14

What is the definition of a literary device?

Answer 14

A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _______ in a story refers to the emotional atmosphere created by the author.

Answer 15

mood

Question 16

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Answer 16

A simile compares two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

Question 17

True or False: Foreshadowing is a technique used to hint at future events in a story.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the climax of a story?

Answer 18

The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Question 19

Which literary genre typically involves imaginary beings and worlds?

Answer 19

Fantasy

Question 20

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a short story that typically conveys a moral lesson.

Answer 20

fable

Question 21

What does ‘denouement’ refer to in a literary work?

Answer 21

Denouement refers to the resolution or conclusion of a story, where the conflicts are resolved.

Question 22

What is the primary focus of a literary analysis?

Answer 22

The primary focus of a literary analysis is to examine and interpret the themes, characters, and techniques used in a literary work.

Question 23

True or False: A biography is a type of fiction.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is imagery in literature?

Answer 24

Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the organization or arrangement of a literary work.

Answer 25

structure

Question 26

What is the term for a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story?

Answer 26

Motif

Question 27

What is the purpose of a literary critique?

Answer 27

The purpose of a literary critique is to analyze and evaluate a literary work’s content, style, and significance.