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Practice - Reading - 06

Good day, wonderful wordsmiths! We've crafted a tantalising quiz designed to challenge your knowledge of English literature. You'll need your wits about you as we dive into the world of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. We'll cover a range of topics, from understanding literary techniques to discerning themes and contexts. Ready to wear your thinking cap? Let's begin!
1 .
How would you define 'foreshadowing' in literature?
An indication of a future event
Recalling a past event in a story line
Succession or timing of events in a story
Using complex words in a story
'Foreshadowing' is a literary technique whereby the author gives clues or hints about what is going to happen later in the story.
2 .
Which of these is personification?
The angry sea
The howling wind
The raging fire
All of the above
Personification gives human characteristics to non-human entities. The sea cannot really be angry, nor can the wind howl. Neither do fires feel emotions like rage.
3 .
What is the main theme of 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare?
Revenge
Love and fate
Ambition
Guilt
The main themes in 'Romeo and Juliet' are love and fate. The play explores the nature of true love and the power of fate.
4 .
What is the primary purpose of non-fiction writing?
Provide entertainment only
Tell a completely made up story
Inform, persuade or educate the reader
No specific purpose
Non-fiction is writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people. It is written with a purpose to inform, educate, or persuade the reader.
5 .
What is the main purpose of punctuation in a text?
To make the text look sophisticated
To make the text longer
To clarify meaning and guide understanding
No specific purpose
The main purpose of punctuation is to clarify the meaning of a sentence, aiding understanding and communication.
6 .
Which of these is a typical characteristic of a drama text?
It contains only one character
It is designed to be performed
It doesn't have dialogues
It lacks a climax
Drama texts, unlike novels or short stories, are primarily designed to be performed in front of an audience.
7 .
What is an 'antagonist' in a story?
The leading character or hero
The character who opposes the protagonist
A character who doesn't change throughout the story
A character who narrates the story
The 'antagonist' in a story is the character who opposes the protagonist or the main character, often presenting challenges or obstacles.
8 .
What does the term 'context' refer to in literature?
The number of pages in a book
The design of a book's cover
The circumstances or setting of an event
The title of a book
'Context' in literature refers to the circumstances in which an event occurs, or the setting of an event in a story.
9 .
In poetry, what does a 'simile' do?
Compares two things using like or as
Gives human characteristics to non-human objects
Creates a comparison without using like or as
Represents an idea through a physical object
A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She runs like an arrow'.
10 .
Which genre involves magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting?
Autobiography
Fantasy
Crime
Romance
Fantasy literature is a genre that involves magic and other supernatural elements as a significant part of the plot, theme, or setting.
Author:  Graeme Haw

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