Figurative Language in Literature
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What is the main characteristic of a Ballad?

  • Complex poetic structure
  • Oral tradition roots (correct)
  • Story of wealthy people
  • Educational themes
  • Which type of poetry expresses feelings but does not fit into other categories?

  • Dramatic Poetry
  • Epic Poetry
  • Simple Lyric Poetry (correct)
  • Narrative Poetry
  • What does Dramatic Poetry combine with its structure?

  • Prose
  • Narrative Structure
  • Dialogue (correct)
  • Sonnet Form
  • What is a key feature of Metrical Romance poetry?

    <p>Rambling love story and knightly adventures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what kind of poetry is a nation's history often revealed?

    <p>Epic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining element of Narrative Poetry?

    <p>Simple people's songs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do context clues do for the reader?

    <p>Provide the meaning of unknown words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Contradiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the word 'is' or 'such as' in a sentence according to the text?

    <p>To clarify the meaning of the unknown word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a Definition context clue different from a Synonym context clue?

    <p>Definition clues give examples, while Synonym clues use different words with the same meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of context clue is the unknown word clarified within or near the same sentence?

    <p>Explanation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a Synonym context clue in a sentence?

    <p>To offer a different word with the same meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the unique word system of every profession or field of knowledge?

    <p>Jargon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device is characterized by an implied comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a simile different from a metaphor?

    <p>A simile uses 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is interpreting creative work from a purely literal point of view discouraged in literature?

    <p>It may cause the reader to miss the deeper intended meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes figurative language in literature?

    <p>'Figurative language' includes metaphors and similes in literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic that distinguishes similes from metaphors?

    <p>Similes imply comparisons while metaphors state them directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bautista (2007) define literature as?

    <p>Enduring expression of significant human experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Litterae' mean?

    <p>Letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cuneiform?

    <p>Form of writing made up of wedge-shaped characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is considered the oldest, existing from 2700-2000 B.C.?

    <p>Epic of Gilgamesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which script led to the development of a real alphabet?

    <p>Phoenician Consonantal Scripts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of literature according to the text?

    <p>Inspiring and uplifting taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is literature defined in the text?

    <p>An evidence of human struggles and aspirations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bautista (2007), what is literature?

    <p>A tool for building bridges among cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the learning outcomes of the module based on the text?

    <p>To define the meaning of literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does literature contribute to the fullness of man according to the text?

    <p>By providing opportunities to learn and develop skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, why is literature considered important?

    <p>For its role in bridging cultural gaps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes or aims of literature based on the text?

    <p>To understand human experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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