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Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

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Question 201:
Read the statement below:<br/>“The principal’s announcement hit the students like thunder.”<br/>The literary device used is:
  • A Metonymy
  • B Simile
  • C Apostrophe
  • D Irony
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Question 202:
A story in which a journey through a desert represents the struggles of human life is best classified as:
  • A Ballad
  • B Ode
  • C Satire
  • D Allegory
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Question 203:
A novel is classified under:
  • A Poetry
  • B Drama
  • C Prose
  • D Satire
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Question 204:
Read the statement below:<br/>“The palace refused to comment on the issue.”<br/>The word “palace” is an example of:
  • A Oxymoron
  • B Repetition
  • C Metonymy
  • D Paradox
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Question 205:
A comedy differs from tragedy mainly because comedy:
  • A Focuses only on kings and queens
  • B Ends on a happier note
  • C Contains no conflict at all
  • D Avoids dialogue completely
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