Quiz on Allegory

What is an allegory?

• A type of poem

• A work of art that can reveal a hidden meaning

• A historical document

• A scientific theory

What does an allegory usually involve?

• Only characters

• Only settings

• Characters, settings, and/or events that represent other issues

• Only events

Which author is mentioned as an example of allegory?

• J.K. Rowling

• Dr. Seuss

• Mark Twain

• William Shakespeare

What is satire?

• The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to make a point about something/share an important message.

• A form of serious drama that aims to evoke deep emotions.

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature and beauty.

• A narrative technique used to create suspense in a story.

What is the main purpose of using sarcasm in satire?

• To entertain the audience without any deeper meaning.

• To evoke some kind of change.

• To confuse the reader.

• To provide factual information.

Which of the following is NOT an important thing to remember about satire?

• It makes fun of a person, idea, or institution.

• Its purpose is to entertain and make people laugh.

• Its purpose is to inform or make people think.

• It uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule.

What is satire often regarded as?

• A form of entertainment

• A way to understand a society

• A method of storytelling

• A type of poetry

What does satire reveal according to the quote?

• The humor of the society

• The values of the society

• The history of the society

• The politics of the society

What role does satire serve according to the quote?

• It entertains people

• It educates people

• It serves as an amplifier for society's ills

• It preserves cultural heritage

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of satire mentioned in the text?

• Some satire will be "in your face" funny.

• Some satire will be subtly funny.

• Some satire will come across as dark and serious.