Question

A student wishes to compare how one theme appears in two different works. Which of the following would be the best approach?

The student could discuss how the author’s favorite themes appear in several works.
The student could show how each author’s message about the theme is different.
The student could look for a culturally specific theme.
The student could compare characters and discuss the way they develop in the story.



What type of language is being used in the following sentence?

We’re gonna be gettin' a lift from Rob.


careful
formal
excessive
informal

Which of the following statements about poetry is true?

Epics and ballads are types of narrative poems.
Literary elements are not a characteristic of poetry.
The poet is always the speaker in the poem.
When reading a poem, always stop at the end of each line.


When writing a short story, which of the following is not typically considered during the prewriting stage?

what problem or conflict your main character will have
how the main character will be changed by the conflict
specific words that will be spoken between the main character and others
what qualities the main character will have



While Reyna was driving to work, her car engine sputtered, stopped, and started smoking. Reyna pulled over to the side of the road and got out of her car. Suddenly, the engine caught fire and started burning out of control. She called her office to say she was running late. “I’m having a little car trouble,” she told her boss.

Which literary device did the author use in the passage?


allegory
paradox
symbolism
understatement

Answer 1

1- The student could show how each author’s message about the theme is different.
2- informal
3- Epics and ballads are types of narrative poems.
4- specific words that will be spoken between the main character and others
5- understatement

Answer 2

thanks :)

Answer 3

no problem :)