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What literary device is used in the sentence 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky'?
What literary device is used in the sentence 'The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky'?
Which of the following is NOT considered a credible source in academic writing?
Which of the following is NOT considered a credible source in academic writing?
What type of conflict is present in the sentence 'The protagonist struggles with his inner demons throughout the novel'?
What type of conflict is present in the sentence 'The protagonist struggles with his inner demons throughout the novel'?
What is an essential component of a well-structured academic essay?
What is an essential component of a well-structured academic essay?
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What literary term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase?
What literary term refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase?
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What is the purpose of an abstract in an academic paper?
What is the purpose of an abstract in an academic paper?
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What is the primary purpose of an abstract?
What is the primary purpose of an abstract?
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What is the term for a fourteen-line poem usually written in iambic pentameter?
What is the term for a fourteen-line poem usually written in iambic pentameter?
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What does it mean to paraphrase in academic writing?
What does it mean to paraphrase in academic writing?
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Which literary movement focused on the subconscious mind and exploring the inner self?
Which literary movement focused on the subconscious mind and exploring the inner self?
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How are in-text citations formatted in APA style?
How are in-text citations formatted in APA style?
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- Personification is a literary device used to attribute human-like qualities to non-human entities, such as in the sentence "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky".
Academic Writing
- A personal blog post is not considered a credible source in academic writing.
- A well-structured academic essay must include citing sources properly.
- Avoiding logical arguments is not an essential component of a well-structured academic essay.
- Informal language should not be used in academic writing.
- Personal anecdotes should not be included in academic writing.
Conflict in Literature
- Man vs. Self is a type of conflict that occurs when a protagonist struggles with their inner demons throughout the novel.
Academic Essay Structure
- An abstract in an academic paper provides a brief overview of the entire paper.
Literary Terms
- Alliteration is a literary term that refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase.
Poetic Forms
- A sonnet is a fourteen-line poem usually written in iambic pentameter.
Using Sources in Academic Writing
- Paraphrasing means restating the information from a source in your own words without copying the text word for word.
Literary Movements
- Surrealism is a literary movement that focuses on the subconscious mind, dreams, and exploring the inner self.
Citation Styles
- In APA style, in-text citations should be formatted as (Author, Year).
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Test your knowledge of literary devices and academic writing concepts. Identify the correct literary device used in a sentence and answer questions on academic writing. Improve your writing skills with this quiz!
