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1
Which of the following statements about images is true?
Images are used only in fiction.
Images can appeal to all five senses.
2
What is alliteration? Give an example.
the repetition of initial consonant sounds- "baby birds"
the repetition of initial consonant sounds- "a low noise"
3
Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?
Branches were swaying like long, thin arms waving farewell.
The wind, howling all night long, frightened the children.
The fresh snow glistened in the moonlight
Her mind was a well-oiled machine.
4
What is a simile?
a direct comparison between two things
a comparison that uses like or as
a colorful description
5
An archetypal character —
is original and unconventional
is noble and brave by nature
recurs in literature from many cultures and time periods
main character in a story who is at the center of the action
6
A couplet is composed of —
two words that share an initial consonant sound
a stanza containing internal rhyme.
two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.
a line of poetry that contains a pause
7
What is a fable?
A brief story that teaches a moral lesson about life
A story that explains a culture’s beliefs and customs.
A story that imitates a literary work for comic purposes.
A medieval story with a simple plot