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Which genre of literature uses rhythmic qualities of language to convey meaning?

Fiction
Nonfiction
Drama
Poetry (correct)

What is the main characteristic of fiction?

It is performed for theatre, radio, or television
It is fact-based
It follows the natural flow of speech
It portrays individuals, events, or places that are imaginary (correct)

What is the main characteristic of drama?

It follows the natural flow of speech
It utilizes rhythmic qualities of language to convey meaning
It is performed for theatre, radio, or television (correct)
It is fact-based

What is the main characteristic of nonfiction?

It refers to fact-based works of literature (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of prose?

It follows the natural flow of speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between literal and non-literal language?

Literal language uses words in their usual sense, while non-literal language goes beyond the dictionary meaning of words. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'poet'?

Greek, 'poetes', meaning creator, maker, and Latin, 'Poeta', meaning composer. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a haiku poem?

Three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is Japan's most famous haiku poet?

Matsuo Basho (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of the haiku poem 'The Old Pond' by Matsuo Basho?

An ancient pond and the sound of a frog jumping in (A) Signup and view all the answers

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