38 Questions
What type of language is recommended for technical writing?
Jargons
Which writing style allows for the use of idioms and slang?
Creative writing
What should be avoided in technical writing to ensure clarity?
Emotions
In which type of writing is appealing to emotions more important?
Creative writing
What impact does using jargons have on technical writing?
Confuses the audience
What does the text suggest about the use of figurations in writing?
Adds entertainment value
Which type of writing benefits from a clear and precise approach?
Technical writing
How does using slang and colloquial language affect the tone of a piece of writing?
Sets an informal tone
What type of character is the figure who opposes the protagonist and creates the conflict?
Antagonist
Which type of character has more fully developed personalities and expresses a range of emotions?
Round Characters
What is a characteristic of Flat Characters?
They are usually made for the protagonist to shine
How are characters typically revealed in a narrative through what they do?
What the character actually does
Which type of character is portrayed with only one side or aspect shown, such as a strict teacher or an evil stepmother?
Flat Characters
What aspect of characters do we expect protagonists and antagonists to be, expressing a range of emotions and changing throughout the narrative?
Round individuals
What is the main function of a motif in a story?
To express deep meaning
What is an example of a contextual symbol from the text?
Wind
Which of the following best defines an archetype in literature?
A recurring symbol embodying essential human experiences
What do universal symbols represent in a story?
Known to both the writer and reader
How does a contextual symbol differ from a universal symbol in a story?
Contextual symbols change meaning with different readers
In literature, what is an example of a contextual symbol that can be considered an archetype?
The snake symbol
What provides excitement and enables the growth of a protagonist's character?
Conflict
Which type of conflict involves the Protagonist challenging society?
The Protagonist against Society
What is described as the main, underlying idea of a piece of literature?
Theme
Which component of style is best for conveying suspense and swift action?
Short sentences
What element of writing provides background information and introduces characters to readers?
Exposition
Which component does children prefer to be balanced with dialogue in storytelling?
Exposition
What distinguishes novels from novellas?
Novels have more than one plot and many characters.
What sets literary fiction apart from genre fiction?
Literary fiction follows nonconventional plot structures and includes symbolism.
Why can novels be of varying lengths according to the text?
Because there is no outer limit to the length of novels.
Which author's works are mentioned as examples of novels in the text?
J.K. Rowling
What makes novels different from novellas in terms of complexity?
Novels can have more than one plot and many characters.
What characterizes the longest novel ever written according to the text?
It contains over two million words and more than 13,000 pages.
What is the difference between verbal irony and situational irony?
Verbal irony is when the expected outcome differs from the actual outcome, while situational irony occurs when the intended meaning of a statement differs from the actual meaning.
What literary device involves using language that appeals to the senses to create 'word pictures' in the reader's mind?
Imagery
Which statement best describes dramatic irony?
It occurs when the audience knows more about the character's situation than the character does.
What is the main purpose of using figurative language in writing?
To create vivid and meaningful imagery.
Which type of imagery is based on concrete and specific language to create vivid images?
Literal imagery
What is one of the key differences between figurative and literal imagery?
Figurative imagery is based on concrete language, while literal imagery creates vivid images.
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