Understanding the Protagonist in Literature

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What is blank verse in poetry?

Unrhymed lines written in a poetic meter, usually in iambic pentameter.

What is the definition of requiting someone?

To return affection or love for someone in the same way that they feel it.

What is the characteristic of rhymed verse in poetry?

A regular correspondence of sounds, especially at the end of lines.

What is the purpose of marriage in Shakespeare's comedies?

To represent the achievement of happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common source of humor in Shakespeare's comedies?

The misunderstandings of lovers or potential lovers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common device used in Shakespeare's comedies involving characters?

Disguise, particularly the disguising of women as young men. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why solids have a fixed shape and cannot flow?

Particles cannot move from place to place. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when gas particles hit the walls of their container?

They cause pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

Diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

What stays the same when a substance changes state?

The mass of the substance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the principle that the mass of a substance remains the same when it changes state?

Conservation of mass. Signup and view all the answers

Why can liquids and gases be compressed, but solids cannot?

Because the particles in liquids and gases are far apart and have space to move into, whereas the particles in solids are closely packed and have no space to move into. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ma grand-mère' mean in English?

My grandma Signup and view all the answers

What is the French translation of 'My sister'?

Ma sœur Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Il y a' mean in the context of describing one's family?

There is/are Signup and view all the answers

How would you say 'I am tall' in French?

Je suis grand(e) Signup and view all the answers

What is the French translation of 'He is funny'?

Il est drôle Signup and view all the answers

How would you ask someone in French what they like to do?

Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire? Signup and view all the answers

How do you express 'I like' in French, and what is the verb form that follows?

J'aime, followed by the infinitive or a noun with an article. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct French phrase to ask someone if they have any pets?

As-tu des animaux? Signup and view all the answers

How do you express 'I have a cat' in French?

J'ai un chat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct French phrase to express 'I prefer'?

Je préfère. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct French phrase to express 'I hate'?

Je déteste. Signup and view all the answers

In a narrative or poem, what is the term for the central character or leading figure?

Protagonist Signup and view all the answers

What literary device does an author use to build a character in a narrative?

Characterisation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of symbols to express ideas or qualities in a narrative?

Symbolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a literary device that leads readers toward a false conclusion?

Red herring Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the choice of writing style used to convey specific feelings, emotions, or attitudes in a narrative?

Tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a speech or passage in a drama when a character on stage speaks to themselves, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings?

Soliloquy Signup and view all the answers