Lit in English

A narrative poem that relates heroic exploits is an _______?

A. Epilogue B. Epitaph B. Epic D. Epigram Correct Answer: Option B - Epic Explanation In literature, an epic is a long narrative…

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The leading character in a literary work is the ______?

A. Foil B. Villain C. Antagonist D. Protagonist Correct Answer: Option D - Protagonist Explanation A protagonist (from Ancient Greek…

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“Its a matter of sad joy” illustrates _______?

A. Metonymy B. Oxymoron C. Euphemism D. Irony Correct Answer: Option B - Oxymoron Explanation An oxymoron is a term…

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A play on words for literary effect is ______?

A. A Paradox B. A Pun C. A Satire D. An Elegy Correct Answer: Option B - A Pun Explanation…

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The lines illustrate _____?

Yet, let me flap this bug with gilded wings, This painted child of dirt, that stinks and stings A. Blank…

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The poets intention is to ______?

Yet, let me flap this bug with gilded wings, This painted child of dirt, that stinks and stings A. Create…

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The alliteration in stinks and stings effectively conveys ______?

Yet, let me flap this bug with gilded wings, This painted child of dirt, that stinks and stings A. Distaste…

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The underlined is an example of _______ rhyme.

Through the trees, I'll hear a single Ringing sound, a cowbell jingle   A. End B. Feminine C. Internal D.…

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A short single act drama is called ________?

A. Opera B. Allusion C. Farce D. Playlet Correct Answer: Option D - Playlet Explanation A playlet can be defined…

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A literary work in which the characters are animals is a _________?

A. Lampoon B. Fable C. Parody D. Pantomine Correct Answer: Option B - Fable Explanation A Fable is a short…

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