1.
Literary terms
In literature, a tragicomedy is
Answer: C. A tragicomedy is a play that mixes tragic and comic elements.
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2.
Figures of speech
Identify the figure of speech in: "Less is more."
Answer: A. "Less is more." is an example of paradox.
3.
Prose and drama
The main character in a literary work is the
Answer: C. The protagonist is the central character.
4.
Poetry
Poetry without a regular rhyme or metre is called
Answer: C. Free verse follows natural speech rhythms.
5.
African literature
"Things Fall Apart" was written by
Answer: A. Chinua Achebe published "Things Fall Apart" in 1958.
6.
Literary terms
In literature, free verse is
Answer: D. Free verse is poetry without regular rhyme or metre.
7.
Prose and drama
A hint in a story about what will happen later is called
Answer: A. Foreshadowing prepares the reader for later events.
8.
Poetry
A long narrative poem about the deeds of a hero is
Answer: B. Epics, like Homer's "Iliad", tell heroic stories.
9.
African literature
"The Lion and the Jewel" was written by
Answer: A. Wole Soyinka wrote the play "The Lion and the Jewel".
10.
Literary terms
In literature, an oxymoron is
Answer: C. An oxymoron is two contradictory words placed side by side.
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| Topic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Literary terms | 132 |
| Figures of speech | 51 |
| Prose and drama | 15 |
| Poetry | 9 |