Multiple Choice. Write your answer before the number. 1. What is that type of literature that is created from a writer’s imagination and often refers to short stories or narratives? A. Critical Analysis B. Essays C. Fiction D. Non-Fiction 2. What is the genre of writing that uses literary elements and techniques to create factually accurate narratives? A. Critical Analysis B. Essays C. Fiction D. Non-Fiction 3. What type of literature uses the ordinary form of spoken and written language using sentences and paragraph instead of metrical structure? A. Drama B. Poetry C. Prose D. Rhyme 4. What element of a short story brings readers to where and when a story happens by describing the weather, a scenery, a place, season or time of day? A. Character B. Conflict C. Plot D. Setting 5. What does conflict mean in a story? A. It is the place and time of the story. C. It is the clash of opposing forces in the story. B. It is the central idea present in the story. D. It is the representation of values and ideas in the story. 6. What type of character changes as the story unfolds? A. Dynamic B. Flat C. Static D. Stationary 7. Which of the following is a protagonist in the series Harry Potter. A. Bellatrix Lestrange C. Hermione Granger B. Dolores Umbridge D. Lord Voldemort 8. “AJ emptied out his wallet when he saw the child begging for money” is what type of characterization? A. Direct B. Indirect C. Invisible D. Visible 9. Which of the following is an example of direct characterization? A. I crept up the stairs, scared out of my wits. B. The man shoveled the food in his mouth like a bulldozer. C. The child could barely keep his eyes open during dinner. D. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on their ends as I walked up the stairs. 10. What is that technique in drama where a single character gives a long tedious speech to the co-actors? A. Dialogue B. Epilogue C. Monologue D. Soliloquy 11. What pronouns hint of a 3rd Person Point of View in telling a story? A. I/ We B. You C. He/ She/ It/ They D. Me/Us 12. What is the element of drama that includes props, make up, costumes and actors’ movement? A. Dialogue B. Melody C. Plot D. Spectacle 13. What is the type of drama where actors do not use script in their act? A. Improv B. Musical C. Opera D. Skit 14. What is one of the ways in sequencing your plot where you start your plot in the middle of the action? A. In medias res B. Freytag’s pyramid C. Linear narrative D. Non-linear narrative 15. Which of the following is a definition of a thesis statement? A. It is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. B. It is a sentence that tells your reader your topic, what you think about it, and possibly how you are going to prove it. C. It is a way for scientists and other researchers to find out information about a particular topic or to answer a specific question. D. It is the use of results or background needed to use results, for all purposes other than for completing the action or for direct exploitation. 16. Which of the following is a good example of a thesis statement? A. Men and women are very different. B. I want to show how cardiology has changed in the last 20 years. C. Many professors and students believe there is a need for university courses in Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi. D. Studying with other benefits university students by increasing motivation, support, and better understanding of course content. For numbers 17-22, identify what the given word/s symbolize/s? 17. Harry Potter’s lightning bolt scar A. The sacrifice of his parents. C. The start of a new beginning. B. The rise of the Death Eaters. D. The defeat of Lord Voldemort. 18. Aslan in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe A. Adolf Hitler B. Buddha C. Dalai Lama 19. Katniss’s mocking jay pin A. Peace B. Rebellion C. Surrender D. Jesus D. War 20. Owl A. Death B. Life C. Rebirth D. Wisdom B. Happiness C. Jovial D. Sadness B. Turbulence C. Tranquility D. Tradition 21. Blue A. Desperation 22. Butterfly A. Transformation For numbers 23-30, identify the figure of speech used in the following phrases and sentences. 23. “What if your healing comes through pain,” A. Allusion B. Irony C. Metaphor D. Simile 24. “Your voice is the soundtrack of my summer,” A. Allusion B. Irony C. Metaphor D. Simile 25. “We were built to fall apart then fall back together,” A. Allegory B. Hyperbole C. Metonymy D. Paradox 26. “I screamed so loud but no one heard a thing,” A. Allegory B. Hyperbole C. Metonymy D. Paradox 27. “Hello darkness my old friend. I’ve come to talk with you again,” A. Apostrophe B. Allegory C. Allusion D. Assonance 28. “Just like fire, burning out the way,” A. Euphemism B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Simile 29. “Little did I know… That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,” A. Apostrophe B. Allegory C. Allusion D. Assonance C. Personification D. Simile 30. “And the saddest fear comes creeping in,” A. Euphemism B. Metaphor For numbers 31-38, read and analyze this section of lyrics from Taylor Swift’s song “Love Story”. I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air. (1) See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns. (2) See you make your way through the crowd (3) And say, “Hello,” (4) Little did I know… (5) That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles, (6) And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet” (7) And I was crying on the staircase (8) Begging you, “Please don’t go” (9) So I sneak out to the garden to see you. (10) We keep quiet cause we’re dead if they knew (11) So close your eyes… escape this town for a little while. (12) ... He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said… (13) “Marry me, Juliet, you’ll never have to be alone. (14) I love you, and that’s all I really know. (15) I talked to your dad – go pick out a white dress (16) It’s a love story, baby, just say, ‘Yes.'” (17) 31. Which lines in the song is the exposition? A. Lines 1-4 B. Lines 5-9 C. Lines 10-12 D. Lines 13-17 C. Rising Action D. Resolution 32. What part of the plot would line 7-9 fit? A. Climax B. Exposition 33. What time of the year did the story happen in the song? A. Fall B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter 34. What is happening in line 2? A. There is a banquet. B. There is an interment. 35. What Shakespeare play is the song alluded to? A. Hamlet B. Macbeth 36. What lines in the song is the resolution? A. Lines 1-4 B. Lines 5-9 C. There is an auction. C. Othello C. Lines 10-12 D. There is a demonstration. D. Romeo and Juliet D. Lines 13-17 37. What is the resolution presented in the song? A. The lovers would elope. C. The lovers would marry each other. B. The lovers would set each other free. D. The lovers would marry someone else 38. What figure of speech is line 11? A. Allegory B. Hyperbole C. Metonymy D. Paradox 39. What type of conflict is present in the song? A. Man v Man B. Man v Society C. Man v Technology D. Man v Supernatural For numbers 40-48, recall the essay “Death of a Pig” by E.B. White. 40. What did the author do for a living? A. Volunteer fireman B. Farmer C. Veterinary D. Farm helper 41. What does farcical mean in this line “… a farcical character with an enema bag for a prop? A. Very silly B. Very creative C. Very helpful D. Very grumpy 42. Who is Fred? A. Author’s father B. Author’s dog C. Doctor’s name D. Pig’s name 43. What could be the cause of the pig’s sickness in the essay? A. Poor environment B. Poor nutrition C. Seasonal flu D. Unhealthy sawdust 44. What is the pig’s disease? A. Dysentery B. Erysipelas C. Swine fever D. Roundworm 45. Who did the author called after noticing the unusual behavior of the pig? A. Mr. Henderson B. Irving C. MacDonald D. Ms. Wyman 46. What is the extended metaphor of this essay? A. He is comparing his dog to superman. C. He is comparing the farm to a wrestling match. B. He is comparing the life on the farm to a play. D. He is comparing the pig to the seasons of the year. 47. What is the message that we can learn from the essay? A. Be all that you can be. C. Cherish life for we can die anytime. B. Reflection of a sad life. D. Your good deeds will be reciprocated. 48. Where do they bury the pig? A. In the pond C. At their yard B. Beside the barn D. Under the apple tree 49. Regarding the inclusion of creative expression in non-fiction writing, which of the following statements is most true? A. Non-fiction is required to be only 75% truthful; the remainder can be given over to creative expression. B. Non-fiction should always aim to be as creative and imaginative as fiction, occasionally at the cost of verifiable truth. C. Non-fiction writing should always be factually verifiable, but that does not preclude creative style or expression as long as the creative expression serves an overall purpose of conveying facts, information, and learning. D. None of the above 50. Why is it important to get the facts correct in non-fiction writing? A. It is important because sales will be higher if there is more fictional content, even in a nonfiction book. B. It is less important than one might think; many non-fiction books are published with factual errors. C. It is important because the credibility of the author and publisher are reflected in the reliability of factual claims made in the book. D. It is less important than one might think; the work may contain a mixture of verifiable facts and approximate facts or guesswork by the author.
