Literary Devices and Themes Quiz

<p>A situation where one term is used in place of another (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding direct expression by using excessive words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wealth vs. poverty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the comforting idea of an afterlife (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Life and its enduring qualities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The connection between the earth and its seed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the seed's desire to return to the earth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not to get carried away by its height. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nature of reality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a prose poem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To return to being a seed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Comfort and security in origin. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Do not forget your roots despite your successes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transferred epithet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivers contain spiritual significance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An overwhelming and forceful experience of sorrow. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests all aspects of nature are divine. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural practices endure despite mortality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a symbol of death and despair. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sense of inevitable doom. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between nature and personal experience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Help her mother in the forest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid being a charcoal maker like her mother (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was bullied by upper caste students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She punished Chinnaponnu for asking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rupee to buy food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indifferent and dismissive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her ignorance of community customs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She was indifferent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His parents' divorce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A small station surrounded by jungles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Llewelkyn Rhys Prize (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a lasting emotional and psychological imprint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Straightforward and captivating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1988 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rich descriptions of scenic beauty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Great Andamanese (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Friendly contact encouraged by a road (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>100 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To empower indigenous communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a channel for preserving knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language, culture, and heritage are interconnected. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An erosion of shared history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A more diverse and rich future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Repeated text, often at the end of stanzas or verses, in poetry and music.

The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of a sequence of words.

Figurative language where one term is replaced with another closely associated term.

Using more words than necessary to describe something; avoiding direct statement.

The state of being mortal; the fact that people die.

A common theme in literature; considering the contrast and connection between life and death.

A wreath of the flower tuberose is associated with funerals and expressions of sadness.

A figure of speech where a descriptive word associated with one thing is applied to another, creating a connection and imagery

A powerful and fast-moving stream of something, like grief or emotions.

A very quiet and unsettling silence, often accompanying an event such as sadness or misfortune.

The view that God is in all things, and all things are in God; a way of showing nature's divinity.

The quality of being limited by time; existing only for a specific period.

Nature's unchanging presence throughout time.

Techniques authors use in their writing to create specific impacts, like imagery, metaphors, etc.

Actions or ceremonies that have unchanging importance or are important across generations

A Mahayana Buddhist sutra that describes consciousness as the only reality, asserting that all things are mental manifestations.

A 2016 collection of poems, including "(par) lok katha" (Other Worldly Folk Tale).

A Hindi poem in Nyoonatam Main, drawing on the Lankavatara Sutra, exploring the relationship between the earth, seed, and the human desire to return to childhood.

A poem that breaks from traditional forms and themes, often exploring complex ideas and using innovative styles.

The poem depicts a metaphorical relationship between a seed and the earth. It represents the human desire to return to childhood, safety and innocence.

The poem explores the universal human desire to return to the simplicity and safety of childhood.

The poem cautions against the intoxicating effect of success.

a poem that is written in the form of prose but still has the poetic elements such as imagery, figurative language and rhythm

Chinnaponnu, a young girl, doesn't want to attend school; she wants to help her mother with charcoal making.

Chinnaponnu faces physical abuse from upper-caste students and teachers for interacting with them.

Paripoornam, Chinnaponnu's mother, takes action against the abuse at school due to the unjust treatment her daughter receives.

The school blames Chinnaponnu for the situation, ignoring the abuse from upper-caste students.

Chinnaponnu is from a marginalized social group (Dalit), and her identity plays a role in the situation.

Paripoornam convinces Chinnaponnu of the importance of education to escape a life of poverty.

They demonstrate violence and mistreatment toward Chinnaponnu.

The school teacher is complicit in the abuse by blaming Chinnaponnu.

The indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands, including the Jarawas, Onges, and Sentinelese.

An indigenous tribe of the Andaman Islands, facing threats from external influences due to contact with the outside world.

An indigenous tribe of the Andaman Islands, with a dwindling number of speakers of their native language.

An indigenous tribe of the Andaman Islands, who actively resist contact with outsiders and remain largely unknown.

The variety of languages spoken in a region, highlighting the unique cultural heritage of indigenous communities.

Protecting and preserving endangered languages, aiming to safeguard the cultural knowledge and traditions they embody.

Giving indigenous communities the means and autonomy to preserve their traditions and utilize local resources sustainably.

Language serves as a repository of cultural knowledge and social history. Its loss represents a significant loss for humanity.

An Indian author known for writing stories for children and having a straightforward yet engaging writing style.

A prestigious literary award for first books by authors under 30 years old, awarded to Ruskin Bond for 'The Room on the Roof'.

A prestigious literary award given by the Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) in India, awarded to Ruskin Bond for 'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra'.

India's fourth highest civilian award, given to Ruskin Bond in 1999 for his contributions to literature.

India's third highest civilian award, given to Ruskin Bond in 2014 for his contributions to literature.

A small railway station in India, known for its beautiful scenic beauty and the setting of a memorable encounter in Ruskin Bond's story.

A short story written by Ruskin Bond, featuring a young man's brief encounter with a girl selling baskets at the Deoli railway station.