Lit in English

One of the following plays is based on the mistakes of a night?

A. The Gods are not to Blame B. The marriage of Anansewa C. Arms and the Man D. She stoops…

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An elegy is a poem that usually expresses a state of?

A. euphoria B. confusion and chaos C. grandeur D. sorrow and grief Correct Answer: Option D - sorrow and grief

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”The cell is a cruel place; sometimes a haven”, illustrates the use of?

A. paradox B. sarcasm C. anti-climax D. personification Correct Answer: Option A - paradox

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A symbolic representation of ideas, actions and situations in a work of art is a/an?

A. fable B. allegory C. romance D. parody Correct Answer: Option B - allegory

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In ”the wretched beggar cleaned his nails with dry saliva” the device used is?

A. anti-climax B. oxymoron C. anecdote D. antithesis Correct Answer: Option B - oxymoron

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A literary work that ridicules ideas or the follies of people is a/an?

A. satire B. elegy C. lullaby D. masque Correct Answer: Option A - satire

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In a literary work, a clown normally?

A. directs the action B. creates comic relief C. supports the protagonist D. creates the atmosphere Correct Answer: Option B…

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The whole town was present at the wedding ceremony is an example of?

A. oxymoron B. hyperbole C. onomatopoeia D. repetition Correct Answer: Option B - hyperbole

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A short witty statement is an?

A. epistle B. eulogy C. epigram D. anecdote Correct Answer: Option C - epigram

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A literary device that creates a mental picture of a situation is?

A. imagery B. symbolism C. flashback D. epilogue Correct Answer: Option A - imagery

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