Art and Literature Learning Quizzes for Year 10 Modern Foreign Language Students

Question 1

What does the concept of 'Gesamtkunstwerk' refer to?

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Combining various art forms into a single piece

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Separating art forms into distinct categories

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Creating art for the general public

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Preserving traditional art forms

Question 2

Which famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicts a woman with an enigmatic smile?

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Mona Lisa

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The Last Supper

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The Scream

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

Question 3

Which literary device helps create vivid mental images for the reader?

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Imagery

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 4

Which item is not used in painting?

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Computer

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Canvas

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Palette

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Brush

Question 5

What do we call the central character in a story?

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Protagonist

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Antagonist

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Narrator

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Foil

Question 6

Which characteristic is typical of Impressionist paintings?

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Bold colors

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Heavy brushstrokes

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True-to-life details

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Religious subjects

Question 7

What is the purpose of a rhyme scheme in a poem?

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To create a rhythmic pattern

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To express emotions

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To tell a story

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To describe a place

Question 8

Which of these authors is known for writing satirical works?

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Oscar Wilde

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Jane Austen

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William Shakespeare

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Charles Dickens

Question 9

Who is widely recognized as the father of the English novel?

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Daniel Defoe

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William Shakespeare

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Jane Austen

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Geoffrey Chaucer

Question 10

What is the distinction between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation carries its emotional or associative meaning.

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Denotation is the implied meaning of a word, while connotation is its direct meaning.

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Denotation and connotation have the same meaning.

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There is no such distinction between denotation and connotation.

Question 11

A masterpiece is usually considered a work of:

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Fine Art

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Applied Art

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Commercial Art

Question 12

Which of the following techniques is NOT used in painting?

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Carving

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Oil painting

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Watercolor

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Acrylic painting

Question 13

What is the term for a literary device that gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this unit on Art and Literature?

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Solving mathematical equations

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Discussing literature

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Analyzing historical art

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Describing paintings

Question 15

Which type of vocabulary is primarily emphasized in this unit?

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Art and literature-related vocabulary

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Scientific terminology

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Business jargon

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Legal terminology

Question 16

Which key concept is NOT covered in the unit on Art and Literature?

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The evolution of scientific theories

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The elements of art

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The history of painting

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The role of literature in society

Question 17

Which novel delves into the theme of identity through the experiences of a young woman navigating societal expectations and her own ambitions?

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The Bell Jar

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The Catcher in the Rye

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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The Great Gatsby

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Romantic period in literature?

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Emphasis on reason and logic

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Idealization of nature

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Celebration of the individual

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Use of symbolism

Question 19

What is the term for a literary device that uses exaggeration for humorous or satirical effect?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

Question 20

Which of the following artists is known for his surrealist paintings?

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Salvador Dalí

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Vincent van Gogh

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Claude Monet

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Pablo Picasso

Question 21

What is the central conflict in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

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Racial prejudice

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The power of love

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The importance of education

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The loss of innocence

Question 22

What is the term for a group of lines in a poem that form a single unit?

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Stanza

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Verse

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Rhyme scheme

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Meter

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good short story?

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Lengthy descriptions

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Clear plot

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Developed characters

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Detailed setting

Question 24

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument

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To provide background information

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To summarize the supporting evidence

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To express the author's personal opinion

Question 25

What is the term for a literary device that uses foreshadowing to create suspense?

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Chekhov's Gun

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Deus ex machina

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Irony

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Symbolism

Question 26

Select the option that is not a category of literary genre.

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Science

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Fiction

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Non-fiction

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Drama

Question 27

Which renowned Renaissance painting depicts Jesus' last meal with his disciples?

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The Last Supper

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The Mona Lisa

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The Sistine Madonna

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The Creation of Adam

Question 28

Who is the main character in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

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Scout Finch

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Atticus Finch

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Boo Radley

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Tom Robinson

Question 29

What literary device uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 30

Who wrote the famous novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

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Harper Lee

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J.K. Rowling

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Jane Austen

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Virginia Woolf

Question 31

What type of poem has 14 lines?

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Sonnet

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Haiku

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Ode

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Epic

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of an art critique?

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To analyze the artwork's qualities and shortcomings

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To commend the artist

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To provide historical context

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To advertise the artwork

Question 33

What field of study examines the connection between literature and society?

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Cultural studies

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Literary criticism

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Sociology

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History

Question 34

What is the English title of the painting titled "El Guernica" in Spanish?

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The Guernica

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The Starry Night

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Mona Lisa

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The Scream

Question 35

Who is the author responsible for writing the dystopian novel "1984"?

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George Orwell

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Aldous Huxley

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Ray Bradbury

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Margaret Atwood

Question 36

Which technique, often found in modern dance, involves moving in an unscripted and spontaneous manner?

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Improvisation

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Floor work

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Ballet steps

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Partnering

Question 37

In Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," who is the main character?

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Hamlet

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Ophelia

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Claudius

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Polonius

Question 38

In Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice," what is the primary theme explored?

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Love and marriage

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Social class

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Family relationships

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Friendship

Question 39

Which style of painting, known for using vibrant colors and exaggerated shapes, is called?

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Fauvism

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Cubism

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Impressionism

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Surrealism

Question 40

Which characteristic best describes the Baroque art movement?

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Use of intense lighting and exaggerated movement

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Emphasis on simplicity and muted colors

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Focus on traditional religious subjects

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Depiction of everyday life in realistic detail

Question 41

Which central theme is often associated with Romantic literature?

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Celebration of nature and imagination

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Importance of following societal norms

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Exploration of the human psyche

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Depiction of urban industrial settings

Question 42

Which literary technique effectively builds suspense and unease in a story?

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Foreshadowing

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 43

What is the distinctive technique employed in pointillism?

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Applying tiny dots of color to create an image

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Using thick, impasto brushstrokes

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Mixing colors directly on the canvas

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Creating depth through the use of chiaroscuro

Question 44

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Romantic era in literature?

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Emphasis on emotion and imagination

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Exploration of social issues

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Focus on logic and reason

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Use of complex sentences

Question 45

What is the literary device that directly compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 46

What is the name of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci depicting a woman with an enigmatic expression?

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Mona Lisa

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

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Guernica

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The Starry Night

Question 47

Which literary genre is characterized by its thrilling and adventurous storylines?

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Action-adventure

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Historical fiction

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Science fiction

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Fantasy

Question 48

What is the literary technique used to tell a story within a larger narrative?

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Frame story

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Symbolism

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Flashback

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Foreshadowing

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a common theme in Renaissance art?

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Gothicism

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Humanism

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Naturalism

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Realism

Question 50

What is the name of the literary device that uses words to imitate sounds?

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Onomatopoeia

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Alliteration

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Assonance

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Consonance

Question 51

Which artistic movement emphasized emotional expression and used distorted shapes and colors?

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Expressionism

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Surrealism

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Cubism

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Impressionism

Question 52

What is the literary technique that attributes human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor