Poetry Elements and Types & "I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great"
In poetry, what is a stanza?
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Answer: B. a group of lines in a poem
Which of the following is NOT an element of prose?
A. character
B. plot
C. prose poetry
D. setting
Answer: C. prose poetry
What is the significance of Della’s hair and Jim’s watch in the story?
A. They are symbols of their love and sacrifices.
B. They are items they both want to get rid of.
C. They represent the wealth they hope to acquire.
Answer: A. They are symbols of their love and sacrifices.
Most people purchase products online, even without the assurance that the products are of good quality. What VUCA element is used?
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complex
D. Ambiguity
Answer: B. Uncertainty
Who is considered the "Father of Essay"?
A. Michel de Montaigne
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Guy de Maupassant
Answer: A. Michel de Montaigne
What is the main purpose of imagery in poetry?
A. to provide a rhyme scheme
B. to create vivid pictures and evoke sensory experiences
C. to establish the poem's meter
Answer: B. to create vivid pictures and evoke sensory experiences
Which of the following is not a common type of prose?
A. novel
B. short Story
C. sonnet
D. essay
Answer: C. Sonnet
What motivates Della to cut her hair and sell it?
A. She wants to change her appearance.
B. She wants to buy Jim a special Christmas gift.
C. She needs money for rent.
Answer: B. She wants to buy Jim a special Christmas gift.
Products that are an absolute success today may disappear within one year. What VUCA element is used in the situation?
A. Volatility
B. Uncertainty
C. Complex
D. Ambiguity
Answer: A. Volatility
The term essay was derived from the French word "essai" which means?
A. to argue
B. to attempt or try
C. to describe
Answer: B. to attempt or try
Who is the poet of the poem "I Think Continually of Those Who Were Truly Great"?
A. W.H. Auden
B. Stephen Spender
C. Benjamin Franklin
Answer: B. Stephen Spender
Why did Franklin regret his purchase of the whistle?
A. It was broken.
B. He didn’t like it anymore.
C. He realized he paid much more than it was worth.
D. His friends made fun of him for buying it.
Answer: C. He realized he paid much more than it was worth.
Who is the author of "The Gift of the Magi"?
A. Guy de Maupassant
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. O. Henry
Answer: C. O. Henry
What element of uncertainty does the story of "The Necklace" highlight?
A. Madame Loisel’s fear of growing old
B. the uncertainty of whether Madame Loisel will ever be happy with her life
C. the uncertainty about the value of the necklace and whether it was truly worth the sacrifices
Answer: C. the uncertainty about the value of the necklace and whether it was truly worth the sacrifices
Which among the choices refers to a plan that makes essay writing organized?
A. descriptive essay
B. expository essay
C. outline
Answer: C. outline
Which of the following best describes the theme of the poem?
A. the fleeting nature of time
B. the legacy and honor left behind by truly great individuals
C. the beauty of nature
Answer: B. the legacy and honor left behind by truly great individuals
How does Franklin's childhood decision regarding the whistle affect his later life?
A. It makes him wealthy.
B. It teaches him a valuable lesson about priorities.
C. It causes him to lose friends.
Answer: B. It teaches him a valuable lesson about priorities.
What is the primary theme of "The Gift of the Magi"?
A. the importance of wealth
B. love and sacrifice
C. the significance of Christmas
Answer: B. love and sacrifice
How do the Loisels manage to replace the lost necklace?
A. They admit their mistake and ask for help.
B. They win the lottery and buy a new one.
C. They take out loans and work tirelessly for ten years.
Answer: C. They take out loans and work tirelessly for ten years.
Which type of essay is written to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint?
A. descriptive essay
B. narrative essay
C. persuasive essay
Answer: C. persuasive essay
What tone does the poem convey toward those who are described as "truly great"?
A. mocking
B. fearful
C. admiring
Answer: C. admiring
What does the phrase “paying too much for the whistle” symbolize in the story?
A. making sacrifices for things that aren’t truly valuable
B. wasting money on unnecessary things
C. spending time playing instead of studying
Answer: A. making sacrifices for things that aren’t truly valuable
What irony is present in the conclusion of "The Gift of the Magi"?
A. Della and Jim are unhappy despite their gifts.
B. They each sell what is most precious to them for each other.
C. Della buys a gift that Jim does not like.
Answer: B. They each sell what is most precious to them for each other.
What ironic twist does Mathilde discover at the end of the story?
A. The necklace was worth a fortune.
B. The necklace was fake and not worth much.
C. The necklace was found by Monsieur Loisel years later.
Answer: B. The necklace was fake and not worth much.
What characterizes a narrative essay?
A. It provides facts and statistics.
B. It tells a story and includes personal experiences.
C. It describes a process or concept.
Answer: B. It tells a story and includes personal experiences.