Literature for G7

What is the definition of a metaphor?

• A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance
• The repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together
• The use of words or phrases that sound like the things to which they refer
• A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things

Which of the following is a genre of literature that uses magical elements and often includes mythical creatures? (a)  

• Fantasy
• Mystery
• Science Fiction
• Romance

What is the term for a humorous play on words that have different meanings or similar sounds? (a)  

• Irony
• Pun
• Sarcasm
• Satire

Who is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series? (a)  

• J.K. Rowling
• Roald Dahl
• J.R.R. Tolkien
• C.S. Lewis

What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'? (a)  

• Personification
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole

Who is the author of the novel '1984'? (a)  

• Ray Bradbury
• George Orwell
• Aldous Huxley
• F. Scott Fitzgerald

Which of the following is a famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare? (a)  

• The Catcher in the Rye
• Pride and Prejudice
• Romeo and Juliet
• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

What is the term for the central message or lesson that the author wants to convey in a piece of literature? (a)  

• Plot
• Conflict
• Symbol
• Theme

What is the genre of a book that tells a made-up story often involving magic and mythical creatures? (a)  

• Mystery
• Fantasy
• Biography
• Science Fiction

Which genre of literature focuses on the lives and experiences of individuals?

• Realistic Fiction
• Autobiography
• Poetry
• Historical Fiction