29 Questions
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.
What is a common source of humor in Shakespeare's comedies?
The misunderstandings of lovers or potential lovers.
What is a common device used in Shakespeare's comedies involving characters?
Disguise, particularly the disguising of women as young men.
What is the reason why solids have a fixed shape and cannot flow?
Particles cannot move from place to place.
What happens when gas particles hit the walls of their container?
They cause pressure.
What is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Diffusion.
What stays the same when a substance changes state?
The mass of the substance.
What is the term for the principle that the mass of a substance remains the same when it changes state?
Conservation of mass.
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.
What does 'Ma grand-mère' mean in English?
My grandma
What is the French translation of 'My sister'?
Ma sœur
What does 'Il y a' mean in the context of describing one's family?
There is/are
How would you say 'I am tall' in French?
Je suis grand(e)
What is the French translation of 'He is funny'?
Il est drôle
How would you ask someone in French what they like to do?
Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire?
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.
What is the correct French phrase to ask someone if they have any pets?
As-tu des animaux?
How do you express 'I have a cat' in French?
J'ai un chat.
What is the correct French phrase to express 'I prefer'?
Je préfère.
What is the correct French phrase to express 'I hate'?
Je déteste.
In a narrative or poem, what is the term for the central character or leading figure?
Protagonist
What literary device does an author use to build a character in a narrative?
Characterisation
What is the term for the use of symbols to express ideas or qualities in a narrative?
Symbolism
What is the term for a literary device that leads readers toward a false conclusion?
Red herring
What is the term for the choice of writing style used to convey specific feelings, emotions, or attitudes in a narrative?
Tone
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
Test your knowledge of the central character in a story, also known as the protagonist or hero. This quiz delves into the world of Sherlock Holmes, a fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle, and explores the inspiration behind the character's remarkable abilities.
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