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What is important to maintain coherence in your answers?
What is important to maintain coherence in your answers?
A logical order of ideas and possibly an outline.
The Nightingale and the Rose was written by Oscar Wilde in 1888.
The Nightingale and the Rose was written by Oscar Wilde in 1888.
True
Which literary device is used to express the futility of the student's artistic attempts?
Which literary device is used to express the futility of the student's artistic attempts?
Match the following forms of writing with their characteristics:
Match the following forms of writing with their characteristics:
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Titles of short stories are placed between ______.
Titles of short stories are placed between ______.
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What should be capitalized in titles?
What should be capitalized in titles?
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What is the correct verb form for 'Oscar Wilde think'?
What is the correct verb form for 'Oscar Wilde think'?
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It is advisable to use a mix of past and present tense in narration and analysis.
It is advisable to use a mix of past and present tense in narration and analysis.
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Study Notes
Content
- Carefully read the question prompt to understand requirements.
- Ensure answers are relevant to the question.
- Oscar Wilde uses literary devices and imagery in the story which makes you feel involved.
- Wilde used plot twists, creating a shocking ending that shows love is unconditional.
- Wilde's view of art in "The Nightingale and the Rose" is explored through the characters.
- Wilde believes the student and the girl are materialistic and lack appreciation for art.
- Wilde criticizes people who lack emotion and are driven by greed.
- Maintain logical flow in your answers, outline before writing.
Form
- Paragraphs should have at least five to six well-developed sentences.
- Paragraphs start with a topic sentence that clearly states the topic and controlling idea.
- "The Nightingale and the Rose" was written in 1888.
- Wilde’s insights are revealed through characters.
- Short notes should be in numbered or bulleted points.
- Each point should be a sub-idea, elaborated with examples.
Grammar and Punctuation
- Short story titles use quotation marks.
- Capitalize important words in titles (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs).
- Capitalize author's names the first time, then just the last name after that.
- Avoid fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices.
- Carefully use the correct verb tenses.
- Avoid unnecessary use of "to be" verbs.
- Ensure subject-verb agreement.
- Write in formal language, avoid informal abbreviations and slang.
Miscellaneous
- Avoid plagiarism.
- Acknowledge sources properly.
- Present your work in short notes, paragraph or essay form, with appropriate phrasing (avoid "Thank you for your time," etc.).
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Description
Explore the themes and literary devices used in Oscar Wilde's 'The Nightingale and the Rose'. This quiz will cover Wilde's critique of materialism, the portrayal of emotions, and the significant plot twists that drive the narrative. Enhance your understanding of how the characters reflect Wilde's views on art and human relationships.
