What Sentence Best Fits the Description of Cliché?

Expression that is trite, worn-out, and overused., To define abstract concepts like anger, love, or time.

The Best Sentence To Describe Bias is...

Prejudice in favor of one party over the other.

What Statement Is the Defintion Of Narrator?

A person who narrates the story from their point of view.

The main idea of a play, novel, movie, etc., Devised and presented by the written as an interrelated sequence.

Repeating theme that's limited in imagination, inspiration, idealism, etc.

The substitution of an offensive expression instead of a polite expression.

Where contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Attitude Can Be Defined As...

Typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior., Settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.

An indomitable rival or inescapable situation that causes misery and death., Refers to a situation of poetic justice.

Imitation of a writer/artist/genre, exaggerating to produce comedic effect.

What Answer Equals the Definition Of Paraprosdokian?

Where the final part of a phrase/sentence is unexpected.

The Following Sentence That Best Describes Symbolism Is...

Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.

What Statement Best States Drama?

Mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance., A literary genre.

Which Of the Following Best Summaries Metaphor?

Makes a comparison between two non-similar things.

The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke the reader.

Which Sentence Best Describes Suspense?

Feeling of anticipation that something risky/dangerous is about to happen., To keep readers' interest alive.

Creating a comparison by correcting two things that aren't similar but are.

Conflict Is Best Known As...

Grave argument/disagreement, normally a protracted one.

Persuading a writer's readers that the majority could agree with..., Persuasive technique, type of propaganda.

Characterization Is Known To Be...

A literary device that explains details of a character in a story.

What Is Deus Ex Machina?

Unsolvable conflict solved by sudden appearance of a person, object, etc., Latin for God from the machine.

What Answer Summarizes Active Voice?

The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.

A collection of images assembled to narrate a story or part of a story.

The Literary Device Fantasy Is...

Imaginative fiction dependent on the effect of the setting and characters.

Which Sentence Best Describes Horror?

Evokes strong feelings of fear, fright, shock, or terror., Fiction genre that has paranormal beyond scientific knowledge.

Illustrate/reveal information/traits/values/motivations of one character., Uses comparing and contrasting to show things about a character., Means of developing a deeper understanding of a character.

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Involving words with similar/identical sounds with different meanings., "Play on words."

Shows how fast a story unfolds.

Short comment/speech that a character delivers directly to the audience., Only when the audience knows that the character has said something to them.

Which Of The Following Suits the Literary Device "Satire"?

To convey social commentary and/or criticism on the part of the writer., Uses irony, humor, exaggeration, other their methods.

Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.

The Definition Of Sarcasm States...

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

A novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling time, especially a murder.

Speaker expresses uncertainty/doubt about something.

Embellish a sentence/statement by adding further information.

Feeling of pleasure/sadness caused by something that happened long ago., A feeling of homesickness.

What Is The Literary Device Point Of View?

The angle or perspective from which a story is told.

Comedy genre that makes use of highly exaggerated/funny situations., A subcategory for dramatic comedy.

Riddle Can Be Defined As...

Rhetorical device, often having veiled or double meanings., Question/puzzle/phrase/statement devised to get unexpected/clever answers., Folklore genre.

Involves intentionally using a word/phrase for effect.

What Defines the Literary Device Protagonist?

Central or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel, or any other story.

Unexpected development in literary work/film., Technique that brings seachange in the plot.

Resulting in a nonsensical/humorous expression., Use of an incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding word.

Presenting reasons/evidence that undermine/challenge an opposing argument.

What Is The Meaning Of The Literary Device Passive Voice?

Where an action/object of a sentence is emphazied than its subject., Type of clause/sentence.

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1
What Sentence Best Fits the Description of Cliché?
Expression that is trite, worn-out, and overused.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
Reference to a person, place, etc with which the reader is familar with.
To define abstract concepts like anger, love, or time.
2
The Best Sentence To Describe Bias is...
Prejudice in favor of one party over the other.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
Usually shaped as a twin. Shadow or a mirror image of a protagonist.
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
3
What Statement Is the Defintion Of Narrator?
A person who narrates the story from their point of view.
Recurring theme that's limited to imagination/idealism/inspiration.
Shadow/mirror image of a protagonist.
Comparison between two non-similar things.
4
Plot Is Known As...
The main idea of a play, novel, movie, etc.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
Devised and presented by the written as an interrelated sequence.
Long list of works taken as authentic.
5
Romanticism is...
Story that focuses on psychological and moral growth of the main character.
Element used to throw off readers and lead them to false conclusions.
Prophecies that are realized through the actions of the characters.
Repeating theme that's limited in imagination, inspiration, idealism, etc.
6
Define Dysphemism
The substitution of an offensive expression instead of a polite expression.
Embodies similar abstract or physical qualities or meanings.
When the end is abrupt, leaving characters in a difficult situation.
A writing way to amuse or entertain a reader.
7
What is Oxymoron?
Where contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
Comparing two things using "as" and "like."
Angle/perspective from which a story is told.
Explains the details of a character in a story.
8
Attitude Can Be Defined As...
Typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.
A reason behind a character's specific action or behavior.
Expression that is trite, worn-out, and overused.
Settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
9
Define Nemesis
An indomitable rival or inescapable situation that causes misery and death.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
Words arranged in a logical sequence.
Refers to a situation of poetic justice.
10
Parody Is...
Humour of human suffrage.
Action with a reaction.
Imitation of a writer/artist/genre, exaggerating to produce comedic effect.
Substitution of an offensive expression in place of a polite one.
11
What Answer Equals the Definition Of Paraprosdokian?
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Where the final part of a phrase/sentence is unexpected.
Involves intentionally using a word/phrase for effect.
Action with a reaction.
12
Which Literary Device Has A Definition Of "Used in the writings included in anthologies"?
Cliffhanger
Cliché
Amplification
Canon
13
The Following Sentence That Best Describes Symbolism Is...
Compares two things using "like" and "as."
Humour of human suffrage.
Element used to throw off readers and lead them to false conclusions.
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
14
What Statement Best States Drama?
A novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling time, especially a murder.
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.
A literary genre.
15
Which Of the Following Best Summaries Metaphor?
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
Makes a comparison between two non-similar things.
Use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Intended to induce amusement or laughter.
16
Mood Is Known As...
The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke the reader.
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Where the final part of a phrase/sentence is unexpected.
Resulting in a nonsensical/humorous expression.
17
Which Sentence Best Describes Suspense?
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
Feeling of anticipation that something risky/dangerous is about to happen.
To keep readers' interest alive.
A cause and effect, action with a reaction.
18
What Is Analogy?
Creating a comparison by correcting two things that aren't similar but are.
Serious disagreement/argument, normally a protracted one.
Central or leading figure in poetry, novel, etc.
Use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
19
Conflict Is Best Known As...
Feeling of homesickness.
Rhyming syllables/end words/lines of verse.
Literary writings of a particular author.
Grave argument/disagreement, normally a protracted one.
20
Bandwagon is...
Persuading a writer's readers that the majority could agree with...
Persuasive technique, type of propaganda.
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
Latin for God from the machine
21
What Literary Device Means "A confusing and difficult problem or question"?
Mystery
Coherence
Stereotype
Conundrum
22
Characterization Is Known To Be...
A literary device that explains details of a character in a story.
Novels about psychological and moral growth of the main character.
Occurence of the same letter/sounds of closely connected words.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
23
What Is Deus Ex Machina?
Unsolvable conflict solved by sudden appearance of a person, object, etc.
Makes a comparison between two non-similar things.
Latin for God from the machine.
Angle or perspective from which a story is told.
24
What Answer Summarizes Active Voice?
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
"Universal device" that defines abstract concepts like anger, love, etc.
The literary writings of a particular author.
25
Montage Is...
A collection of images assembled to narrate a story or part of a story.
Rhetorical device, often having veiled or double meanings.
Unexpected development in literary work/film.
Mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.
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The Literary Device Fantasy Is...
Use of substitution of an offensive expression instead of a polite one.
Measuring unit in poetry.
A story dealing with puzzling times, typically a murder.
Imaginative fiction dependent on the effect of the setting and characters.
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Which Sentence Best Describes Horror?
Evokes strong feelings of fear, fright, shock, or terror.
Prophecies that are realized through the actions of the characters.
Fiction genre that has paranormal beyond scientific knowledge.
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
28
Describe Black Humor
Indicates the literary writings of a particular author.
Humour of human suffrage.
Discrete theme indirectly conveyed by an author.
Makes audiences laugh or that intends to induce amusement or laughter.
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What Is Foil?
Illustrate/reveal information/traits/values/motivations of one character.
Uses comparing and contrasting to show things about a character.
Means of developing a deeper understanding of a character.
Embellish a sentence/statement by adding further information.
30
Define Character
Serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Humour of human suffrage.
Element that throws off readers and leads them to false conclusions.
31
Pun Is Known As...
Expression that is trite/worn-out/overused.
Short format literary composition based on a single subject matter.
Involving words with similar/identical sounds with different meanings.
"Play on words."
32
Is Propagnda the literary device of spreading false rumors?
False
True
33
What Is Pacing?
Latin for God from the machine.
Technique that appeals to more than one sense.
Shows how fast a story unfolds.
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
34
Aside Is...
Use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Short comment/speech that a character delivers directly to the audience.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
Only when the audience knows that the character has said something to them.
35
Which Of The Following Suits the Literary Device "Satire"?
To convey social commentary and/or criticism on the part of the writer.
Prejudice in favor of one party over the other.
Uses irony, humor, exaggeration, other their methods.
A language that involves spelling, sounds, grammar, and pronunciation.
36
What Is Coherence?
Feeling of pleasure and sadness when remembering something long ago.
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
A long list of works taken as authentic.
Discrete theme indirectly conveyed by an author.
37
The Definition Of Sarcasm States...
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Presenting reasons/evidence that undermine/challenge an opposing argument.
Occurence of the same letter/sound for closely connected words.
Usually shaped as a twin. Shadow or a mirror image of a protagonist.
38
Mystery Is...
A novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling time, especially a murder.
A motivational sentence/phrase which means to motivate people.
Short format literary composition based on a single subject matter.
Settled way of thinking/feeling about someone/something.
39
Aporia Is...
Rhetorical repetition of the same root word.
Contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
Speaker expresses uncertainty/doubt about something.
Short format literary composition based on a single subject matter.
40
Define Amplification
Prejudice in favor of one party over the other.
Embellish a sentence/statement by adding further information.
Element used to throw off readers and lead them to false conclusions.
Mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
41
Define Nostalgia
Feeling of pleasure/sadness caused by something that happened long ago.
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
A feeling of homesickness.
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
42
What Is The Literary Device Point Of View?
Reference to a person, place, etc.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
A reason behind a character's specific action or behavior.
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
43
Farce Is Known As..
Comedy genre that makes use of highly exaggerated/funny situations.
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
A subcategory for dramatic comedy.
A slogan.
44
Riddle Can Be Defined As...
Makes comparison between two non-similar things.
Rhetorical device, often having veiled or double meanings.
Question/puzzle/phrase/statement devised to get unexpected/clever answers.
Folklore genre.
45
What Is Repetition?
Humor of human suffrage.
Logical bridge between words/sentences/paragraphs.
Reference to a person, place, etc.
Involves intentionally using a word/phrase for effect.
46
What Defines the Literary Device Protagonist?
Substitution of an offensive expression in place of a polite expression.
A traditional collection of writings.
Central or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel, or any other story.
Contradictory terms to appear in conjunction.
47
Define Plot Twist
Unexpected development in literary work/film.
Measuring unit in poetry.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
Technique that brings seachange in the plot.
48
The Literary Device That Means "A language that involves spelling, sounds, grammar, and pronounciation" is what?
Omniscient
Point of View
Dialect
Essay
49
What Is Malapropism?
Resulting in a nonsensical/humorous expression.
A boldly overstated/exaggerated claim/statement that adds emphasis.
A future that challenge readers to think about current social environments.
Use of an incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding word.
50
Rebuttal Is...
The main idea of a play, novel, etc.
Presenting reasons/evidence that undermine/challenge an opposing argument.
Humour of human suffrage.
Explains details of a character in a story.
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What Is The Meaning Of The Literary Device Passive Voice?
Where an action/object of a sentence is emphazied than its subject.
Central or leading figure in poetry, narrative, novel, or any other story.
Type of clause/sentence.
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
52
Define Foreshadowing
To indicate/hint to readers something that will follow/appear in the story.
Use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Word/phrase that is popular for a certain time.
Social commentary/criticism on the part of the writer.
53
Simile Can Be Defined As...
Comparing two things using the words "as" and "like."
Stylistic device that is a rhetorial repetition of the same root word.
Latin for God from the machine.
Prophecies that are realized through the actions of the characters.
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Define Omniscient
Main idea of a play, novel, etc. Devised and presented by the written.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
Showing the narrator acquires the information.
Writing technique that tells the story of every character.
55
Is Polyptoton the Stylistic Device That's A Rhetorical Repetition of the Same Root Word?
True
False
56
What Is Audience?
Short format literary composition based on a single subject matter.
The literary writings of a particular author.
Person for whom a writer writes, or composer composes.
Refers to spectators/listeners/intended readers of a writing/speech, etc.
57
What Is Comedy?
Action with a reaction.
A traditional collection of writings.
A literary device used to intend to make people laugh.
A slogan.
58
Which Statement Best Describes the Literary Device Myth?
Voice/assumed role of a character.
Legendary/traditional stories about events/heroes with no explanations.
A rhetorical repetition of the same root word.
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
59
What Is Self-Fufilling?
Compares two things using "like" and "as."
Discrete theme indirectly conveyed by an author.
To be proved correct/come true as a result of behavior.
Serious disagreement/argument, typically a protracted one.
60
Foot Is...
Shadow/mirror image of a protagonist.
Makes a comparison between two non-similar things.
Measuring unit in poetry.
Mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
61
Which Statement Appeals to the Literary Device Synesthesia?
Use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
Technique that appeals to more than one sense.
Long list of works taken as authentic.
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What is Rhythm?
Serious disagreement/argument, typically a protracted one.
Prejudice in favor of one party over the other.
Rhyming syllables or end words or lines of verse.
To be proved correct/come true as a result of behavior.
63
What Is the Literary Device Essay?
Latin for God from the machine.
Short format literary composition based on a single subject matter.
A novel, play, or movie, dealing with a puzzling time, especially a murder.
Causation, a cause and effect, is simply an action with a reaction.
64
Cacophony Can Be Defined As...
List of words which show similar physical qualities/meanings
Discrete theme indirectly conveyed by an author.
Arrangement of aggressive-sounding words to show negative/loud emotions.
Explaining details of a character.
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Which Answer Best Describes Illusion?
A novel, play, etc dealing with a puzzling time, especially a murder.
Something that is false, not factual.
False illustration of something, deceptive impression, false belief.
Mislead the perception of readers, and decieve their senses.
66
Which Sentence Best Describes Accumulation?
Main figure of a story or similar.
Feeling of homesickness.
Symbols in literary work.
List of words that make up similar physical qualities/meanings.
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Define Bildungsroman
To be proved correct/come true as a result of behavior.
Special story focusing on the psychological/moral growth of a character.
Confusing/difficult problem/question.
Latin for God from the machine.
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Genre Is...
Shadow/mirror image of a protagonist.
Mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Compares two non-similar things.
Refers to a form/class/type of literary work.
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How Can You Describe Alliteration?
Rhyming syllables or end words or lines of verse.
Occurrence of the same letter/sound for closely connected words.
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Spreading rumors, false/incorrect information/ideas to influence society.
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Story Is Known As...
Connected series of events told through forms of communication.
Main idea of a play, novel, etc.
Reason behind a character's specifc action or behavior.
Recurring theme that's limited to imagination/idealism/inspiration.
71
What Is the Best Answer For Autobiography?
A type of biography.
A written record of the author's life.
A story that tells the life of the author.
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
72
Romance Is...
A theme limited to imagination, idealism, and inspiration.
Fiction dependent for effect on strangeness of setting and characters.
Describes chivalry and courtly love.
Romantic stories with chivalrous facts of heroes and knights.
73
Define Dystopia
A genre that also makes readers think about political environments.
Rhyming syllables or end words or lines of verse.
A future that challenge readers to think about current social environments.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
74
Comparison Is Best Known As...
Conveying social commentary/criticism.
Comparing/contrasting two people, ideas, etc.
A traditional collection of writings.
A slogan.
75
Which Answer(s) Summarizes Motivation?
Defined as a reason behind a character's specific action or behavior.
Literary device that can be intrinsic, enjoyment, and interest.
Mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Literary device that can be extrinsic, physical reward.
76
Buzzword is...
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
Measuring unit in poetry.
77
Which Answer Best Describes the Literary Device Stereotype?
Used in the writings included in anthologies.
Shadow/mirror image of a protagonist.
Compares two things using "like" and "as."
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
78
What Answer Best Describes the Literary Device "Motto"?
Word, phrase, or sentence that states the principal or belief.
A slogan.
A motivational sentence/phrase which motivates a big amount of people.
Embodies similar abstract or physical qualities or meanings.
79
Define Personification
Reasons or evidence that undermine or challenge an opposing argument.
Mental/moral qualities distinctive to a person.
Human qualities given to something non-human.
A confusing and difficult problem/question.
80
Define Cliffhanger
Makes audiences laugh, induces amusement or laughter.
Arrangement of generally aggressive-sounding words.
Shadow/mirror image of a protagonist.
The end of a story is curiously abrupt.
81
Define Imagery
A subcategory for dramatic comedy.
Refers to the use of figurative language to evoke a sensory experience.
The angle/perspective from which a story is told.
Creates heightened effect through deliberate exaggeration.
82
How Can You Describe Doppelganger?
Usually shaped as a twin. Shadow or a mirror image of a protagonist.
Latin for God from the machine.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
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Which Sentence Fits the Description of Context?
To clarify a meaning.
Parts of something written/spoken that precede and follow a word/passage.
Spreading rumors, false/incorrect information/ideas to influence society.
Recurring theme limited to imagination, idealism, inspiration, etc.
84
Choose Which Answer Fulfills the Literary Device "Humor"
Presenting reasons/evidence that undermine/challenge an opposing argument.
Word or phrase that is popular for a certain time.
Makes audiences laugh, or that intends to induce amusement or laughter.
Occurrence of the same letter/sound of closely connected words.
85
What Is Style?
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
Measuring unit in poetry.
The way a writer writes.
86
Which Of The Following Is The Definition Of Hyperbole?
Measuring unit in poetry.
Latin for God from the machine.
A boldly overstated/exaggerated claim/statement that adds emphasis.
Creates heightened effect through deliberate exaggeration.
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What Answer Best Fits The Literary Device Persona?
Voice/assumed role of a character.
"The mask of an actor."
Represents the thoughts of a writer.
Central/leading figure in poetry, narrative, etc.
88
What Answer Describes Narrative Right?
Report of related events presented to listeners/readers.
Words arranged in a logical sequence.
Involving words with similar/identical sounds with different meanings.
Refers to a form/class/type of literary work.
89
What Is Red Herring?
The representation of an abstract quality in human form.
The way of throwing off readers and leading them to false conclusions.
Giving human characteristics to something non-human.
Humour of human suffrage.
90
Define Cause and Effect
Oversimplified image of a person, group, or region through generalization.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
The angle or perspective from which a story is told.
Action with a reaction.
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Define Rhyme
Identical/similar concluding syllables where different words are repeated.
Latin for God from the machine.
Principally a sound rather than spelling.
Predominantly independent of the way words are looked/spelled.
92
What Is Straw Man?
Refers to the use of symbols in a literary work.
Refuting the argument of one opponent on a view they don't share.
Central or leading figure in poetry, novel, etc.
Form of informal fallacy used in arguments/debates.
93
Subtext Is...
Discrete theme indirectly conveyed by an author.
Giving human characterisitcs to something non-human.
Convey social commentary and/or criticism on the part of the writer.
Language involving spelling, sounds, grammar, and pronounciation.
94
Who Created This Quiz?
All Of The Above
Julia Eilares & Samantha Romeyn
Lawrence Ku & Sydney Yen
Zachary Bishop
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Allusion is...
Reference to a person, place, thing, etc.
Prophecies realized through the actions of the characters.
Humour of human suffrage.
Contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
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Which Answer Best Describes Theme?
Measuring unit in poetry.
Creating a memorable and significant experience for the reader.
"Universal device" to define abstract concepts like anger, love, or time.
Refers to the central, deeper meaning of a written work.
97
Which Statement Best Describes Critique?
Logical bridge between words, sentences, and paragraphs.
A traditional collection of writings.
The subject performs the action demoted by the verb.
Critically evaluate literary work/political or philosophical theory.
98
Is Prophecy Self-Fufilling Predictions That Are Reallized Through the Actions of the Characters?
False
True
99
What Is The Literary Device Fairy Tale?
To incite a feeling of surprise and wonder among the audiences.
A traditional collection of writings.
Children stories written in a magical setting about imaginary characters.
Where writers blend element of magic and reality into stories.
100
Define Run-On Sentence
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
A sentence with no conjunction or punctuation mark.
Combination of two independent clauses, joined together.
Uses comparing and contrasting to show things about a character.

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