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100 Cards in this Set
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True or False Poems are meant to be read out loud. |
True |
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True or False Poetic privilege allows poems to be ungrammatical. |
False |
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True or False Consonance is a type of alliteration. |
False |
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True or False
Topics and themes are the same between children literature and adolescent literature. |
False |
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True or False Shakespearean sonnet has the rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg. |
True |
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Which statement is TRUE about poetry? I. It is written in sentences II. It is divided into stanzas. III. It is meant to be read aloud. IV. It always tells a story.
A. I, III, IV B. II and III C. I only D. I, II, III, IV
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B. II and III |
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What does poetic license mean? The license for the poet to _____.
A. write whatever he fancies. B. use sound and literary devices. C. commit linguistic mistakes. D. be vague and strange.
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C. commit linguistic mistakes. |
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Which line exemplifies poetic license? I. The cat who knows too muches. II. It chases all the mouses. III. In moonlit night, it pounces. IV. Its curiosity never douses.
A. I and IV B. II and IV C. I and II D. I, II, III
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C. I and II |
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Which does NOT belong?
A. Metaphor B. Onomatopoeia C. Alliteration D. Consonance
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A. Metaphor |
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Which does NOT belong?
A. Crash B. Bang C. Crunch D. Sang
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D. Sang |
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about assonance?
A. It is an example of a sound device. B. It is the repetition of sounds. C. It is a repetition of vowels within the line. D. Internal rhyme of any of [a], [e], [i], [o], [u]
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B. It is the repetition of sounds. |
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Which of the following topics and themes are most suitable for adolescents?
A. Family, Friends, Feelings, Courage, Growing Up, Nature B. Confusion, Decision Making, Identity, Beauty, Mental Health C. Animals, Toys, Fantasy Creatures, Beauty, Dating, Popularity D. Accepting Differences, Jealousy, Anger, Nature, Animals
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B. Confusion, Decision Making, Identity, Beauty, Mental Health |
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Which type of poem does not suit children?
A. limerick B. kenning poem C. sonnet D. shape poem
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C. sonnet |
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High level haiku writing observes juxtaposition, which is observed in which poetic line?
A. The very old man has eyes that glow with youthfulness and warmth. B. Roses are red, violets are blue, you are so funny, sugar is sweet and so are you. C. I am pretty; you’re lovely. I am blissful; you’re peaceful. D. We tread the path of eternal cycle until someone stops the flow.
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A. The very old man has eyes that glow with youthfulness and warmth. |
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What kind of poem is an abecedarius?
A. limerick B. free verse C. calligram D. acrostic poem
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D. acrostic poem |
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Who is the greatest haiku writer?
A. Matsuo Basho B. Natsume Soseki C. Kobayashi Issa D. Sakura Sayonato
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A. Matsuo Basho |
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Edward Lear is known as the Father of Limerick because _____.
A. He created the form which is then introduced through his published book. B. He is a famous 17th century poet who preserved folk songs. C. He coined the term and became well known all throughout the UK. D. He popularized the genre with his book, “A Book of Nonsense.”
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D. He popularized the genre with his book, "A Book of Nonsense." |
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Who is the Father of Free Verse? A. Edgar Allan Poe B. Walt Whitman C. Guillaume Apollinaire D. William Shakespeare |
B. Walt Whitman |
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Complete the line from Elizabeth Browning’s poem. How do I love thee? _________________.
A. Let me count the ways. B. If you do not love me C. I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. D. If suddenly you forget me.
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A. Let me count the ways. |
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What is the rhyme scheme of Shakesperean sonnet?
A. abcd abcd efef gg B. aabb aabb cdcd ee C. abbaabba cdecde D. abab cdcd efef gg
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D. abab cdcd efef gg |
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Who created the sonnet? A. Shakespeare B. Petrarch C. Browning D. Milton |
B. Petrarch |
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Which does not belong? A. Limerick B. Myths C. Fables D. Epic |
A. Limerick |
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Which of the following best describe the plot of traditional literature?
A. Straightforward and nonlinear B. Predictable and not straightforward C. Nonlinear and unchanging D. Linear and predictable
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D. Linear and predictable |
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Which of the following is less likely to appear in traditional literature? A. Wicked stepmom B. Good witch C. Goddesses D. Beautiful princess |
B. Good witch |
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What type of setting is common in traditional literature? A. Backdrop B. Integral C. Holistic D. Fantastical |
A. Backdrop |
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Which legend is about a young man who steals from the rich to help the poor? A. Atlantis B. King Arthur C. Robin Hood D. Zorro |
C. Robin Hood |
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Who among the following spoke of the story of Atlantis? A. Plato B. Aristotle C. Socrates D. Timaeus |
A. Plato |
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Which statement is NOT true about King Arthur?
A. He and his stepsister have a son. B. His brother Lancelot betrayed him. C. His sword Excalibur was set on stone by Merlin. D. He is the king of Camelot. |
B. His brother Lancelot betrayed him. |
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Who is Morgan le Fay in King Arthur’s story?
A. the sorceress B. the wife C. the aid of Merlin D. his mistress
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A. the sorceress |
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Which statement about the gods is NOT true?
A. Poseidon is the god of the sea and is known as the earthshaker. B. Aphrodite is the goddess of love who was born from sea foam. C. Hades is the god of the underworld who has a trident as weapon. D. Zeus is the king of Mount Olympus and is the god of the sky and weather. |
C. Hades is the god of the underworld who has a trident as weapon. |
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Who among the gods has an owl as his/her sacred animal?
A. Hades B. Persephone C. Athena D. Poseidon
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C. Athena |
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Which god in the Philippine myth is known as the sun god and whose primary goal is to provide warmth to the world and nurture the earth with his rays? A. Apolaki B. Bathala C. Sidapa D. Libulan |
A. Apolaki |
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How did our ancestors interpret a gentle rain occurring during a wedding ceremony?
A. Anitun Tabu sends her blessings B. Anitun Tabu cries because of the wedding C. The gods are celebrating in the skies. D. Apolinaki despises the marriage. |
A. Anitun Tabu sends her blessings |
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One type of traditional literature is anthropomorphic. What does anthropomorphic mean?
A. People act like animals. B. People and animal show god-like traits. C. The change that occurs when man becomes a god. D. Animals talk and act like people.
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D. Animals talk and act like people. |
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The fable of the Fox and the Grape led to the coining of the idiom sour grapes. Which statement shows this?
A. After failing a job interview, you said, “It’s not a good place to work anyway.” B. After being told that you didn’t get the scholarship, you said, “Better luck next time.” C. When breaking up with a guy, you told him, “It’s not you; it’s me.” D. When someone breaks good news to you, you congratulate them for their achievement.
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A. After failing a job interview, you said, "It's not a good place to work anyway." |
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Which of the following is the first recorded epic in world literature? A. El Cid B. Aeneid C. Gilgamesh D. Iliad |
C. Gilgamesh |
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Which of the following is the longest epic?
A. Iliad and Odyssey B. Mahabharata C. Aeneid D. El Cid Campedor
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B. Mahabharata |
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Which of the following is NOT correct?
A. Italian: Nibelungenlied B. American: Song of Hiawatha. C. Roman: Aeneid D. English: Beowulf |
A. Italian: Nibelungenlied |
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What is the first ever written epic in Philippine literature? A. Alim B. Biag ni Lam-ang C. Hudhud D. Bidasari |
B. Biag ni Lam-ang |
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What is the oldest epic in Philippine literature? A. Alim B. Ibalon C. Darangan D. Hinilawod |
A. Alim |
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Which of the following was Lam-ang able to do right after he was born? A. Cry B. Speak C. Dance D. Sing |
B. Speak |
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Based on Freytag’s Pyramid for plotlines, which part of the story is the most exciting part? A. Rising Action B. Denouement C. Resolution D. Climax |
D. Climax |
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Whom is the Unified Plot Structure credited to? A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Socrates D. Freytag |
A. Aristotle |
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What type of conflict is present in the book Moby Dick when the main character fought against a whale? A. Man vs Man B. Man vs Self C. Man vs Nature D. Man vs society |
C. Man vs Nature |
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What point of view allows the narrator to know all of the character’s thoughts and feelings? A. First Person B. Omniscient C. Objective D. Limited |
B. Omniscient |
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Which point of view is like a voyeur that follows the character but can only guess their thoughts? A. Limited B. Objective C. Omniscient D. Second Person |
B. Objective |
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Which element of fiction is the main message and is often the moral of the story like in fables? A. Tone B. Lesson C. Conflict D. Theme |
D. Theme |
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The theme is “Love is blind.” Which of the following would be a suitable motif? A. Handsome man B. Travels and trips C. Clock D. Rich man’s money |
D. Rich man's money |
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This refers to the atmosphere or the emotional setting in a literary piece. A. Tone B. Diction C. Mood D. Setting |
C. Mood |
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This element differentiates the author from everyone else and is also considered his “voice.”
A. Style B. Tone C. Theme D. Mood
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A. Style |
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He is the father of limerick.
a) Basho b) Browning c) Lear d) Petrarch |
c) Lear |
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He is the greatest haiku poet.
a) Basho b) Browning c) Lear d) Petrarch |
a) Basho |
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She wrote “How do I love thee?”
a) Basho b) Browning c) Lear d) Petrarch |
b) Browning |
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He created the sonnet.
a) Basho b) Browning c) Lear d) Petrarch |
d) Petrarch |
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He is the father of free verse.
a) Lear b) Petrarch c) Shakespeare d) Whitman |
d) Whitman |
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Stack the books, the clock’s ticking
a) Alliteration b) Assonance c) Consonance d) Onomatopoeia |
d) Onomatopoeia |
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Serene swans swam on swamps.
a) Alliteration b) Assonance c) Consonance d) Onomatopoeia |
a) Alliteration |
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The thunder roared and the wind howled.
a) Alliteration b) Assonance c) Consonance d) Onomatopoeia |
d) onomatopoeia |
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Steve believes in achieving his dreams.
a) Alliteration b) Assonance c) Consonance d) Onomatopoeia |
b) assonance |
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The fireworks burst with a bang.
a) Alliteration b) Assonance c) Consonance d) Onomatopoeia |
d) onomatopoeia |
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It is composed of 17 syllables.
a. Acrostic b. Calligram c. Cinquain d. Haiku |
d. Haiku |
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It is considered as compressed metaphor.
a. Calligram b. Cinquain c. Haiku d. Kenning |
d. Kenning |
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It is a type of visual poem.
a. Acrostic b. Calligram c. Cinquain d. Haiku |
b. Calligram |
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It follows the AABBA rhyme scheme.
a. Haiku b. Kenning c. Limerick d. Sonnet
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c. Limerick |
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Abecedarius is one of its kind.
a. Acrostic b. Calligram c. Cinquain d. Haiku |
a. Acrostic |
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It is a visual poem that is arranged to reveal an image.
a. Limerick b. Narrative poem c. Shape poem d. Sonnet |
c. Shape poem |
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It is a poem that tells a story with the Raven as its famous example.
a. Limerick b. Narrative poem c. Shape poem d. Sonnet |
b. Narrative poem |
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It’s a structured 5-lined poem with a specific syllable or word count pattern in each line.
a. Acrostic poem b. Calligram poem c. Cinquain d. Epic |
c. Cinquain |
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It is a love poem with 14 lines.
a. Limerick b. Narrative poem c. Shape poem d. Sonnet |
d. Sonnet |
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It is a modern poem that does not follow any conventions.
a. Cinquain b. Epic c. Free verse d. Haiku |
c. Free verse |
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To Cupid, she’s Psyche; to Romeo, she’s Juliet.
a. Confidante b. Deuteroganist c. Foil d. Love Interest |
d. Love interest |
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His main purpose is to stop the main character from getting what he wants.
a. Antagonist b. Confidante c. Deuteroganist d. Foil |
a. Antagonist |
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The person to whom the main character reveals his innermost thoughts, his secrets, his vulnerable side.
a. Antagonist b. Confidante c. Deuteroganist d. Foil |
b. Confidante |
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This character always goes with the main character wherever he goes—to help, encourage, and be with him.
a. Antagonist b. Confidante c. Deuteroganist d. Foil |
c. Deuteroganist |
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This character has traits opposite the main character’s.
a. Antagonist b. Confidante c. Deuteroganist d. Foil |
d. Foil |
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This character is also known as the sidekick.
A. Antagonist B. Confidante C. Deuteragonist D. Foil
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C. Deuteroganist |
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If the main character is strong, this character has to be weak, with the goal of highlighting the main character’s noble traits.
A. Antagonist B. Confidante C. Deuteragonist D. Foil
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D. Foil |
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To Guinevere, he’s Arthur; to Libulan, he’s Sidapa.
A. Confidante B. Deuteragonist C. Foil D. Love Interest |
D. Love Interest |
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To Arthur, he’s Merlin; to Harry Potter, he’s Dumbledore.
A. Confidante B. Deuteragonist C. Foil D. Love Interest |
A. Confidante |
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To Harry Potter, they’re Ron and Hermione; to Sherlock Holmes, he’s Watson.
A. Confidante B. Deuteragonist C. Foil D. Love Interest |
B. Deuteroganist |
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The entire story revolves around the development and story of this character
A. Deuteragonist B. Foil C. Love Interest D. Protagonist |
D. Protagonist |
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This is the character whom the main character expresses vulnerability to and seeks advice from.
A. Antagonist B. Confidante C. Deuteragonist D. Foil
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B. Confidante |
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This character needs to be hindered from accomplishing his goal to make the story worthwhile.
A. Deuteragonist B. Foil C. Love Interest D. Protagonist |
D. Protagonist |
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This character hinders the main character from accomplishing his goal.
A. Antagonist B. Confidante C. Deuteragonist D. Foil
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A. Antagonist |
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This character has traits opposite the main characters.
A. Antagonist B. Confidante C. Deuteragonist D. Foil
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D. Foil |
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Jessica is cruel from beginning till the end.
a. Dynamic b. Static c. Round d. Stock |
b. Static |
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Heather is a typical cheerleader who is pretty but mean and nasty.
a. Dynamic b. Static c. Round d. Stock |
d. Stock |
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Arthur is deemed cold by his friends, but he is sweet and clingy to his girlfriend.
a. Dynamic b. Static c. Round d. Stock |
c. Round |
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Tom is a dog who died for his master and is a representation of real-life heroes.
a. Static b. Round c. Stock d. Symbolic |
d. Symbolic |
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Kim is a powerful character who was initially weak and helpless at the beginning of the story.
a. Dynamic b. Static c. Round d. Stock |
a. Dynamic |
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Hannibal Lecter consistently remains psychopathic throughout the story.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
c. Static |
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Archie Andrews is a typical jock—muscular, athletic, charming and dim-witted.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
d. Stock |
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Tom Sawyer is a mischievous boy but with a good heart.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
b. Round |
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Lenny Small is simple minded and mentally challenged but he is braver than anyone else.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
b. Round |
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Katniss Everdeen started as a reluctant tribute who became brave fighter of the resistance.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
a. Dynamic |
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In the story Animal Farm, the pig Old Major represents Vladimir Lenin.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Symbolic |
d. Symbolic |
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Rubeus Hagrid was loyal to Harry Potter from beginning till the end of the series.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
c. Static |
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Frodo Baggins starts the journey as an innocent hobbit and returned home a wise man.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
a. Dynamic |
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Like all damsels in distress, Princess Peach is a helpless woman waiting for Mario to save her.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Stock |
d. Stock |
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In the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan represents Jesus Christ who sacrificed Himself for all.
a. Dynamic b. Round c. Static d. Symbolic |
d. Symbolic |
