Y13 Parts of Speech Revision

Which of the following is an example of a preposition?

• quickly

• because

• under

• lovely

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• and

• but

• however

• or

Which of the following best defines anaphora?

• The use of a mild word in place of a harsh one

• Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

• Giving human qualities to non-human things

• A question posed for effect, not meant to be answered

Which literary technique is being used in the phrase "deafening silence"?

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

• metaphor

• simile

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun?

• teacher

• Paris

What is the primary effect of using a rhetorical question in non-fiction writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To present an answer

• To engage the reader and provoke thought

• To create a dialogue

What is the term for a brief, personal story used to illustrate a point in non-fiction?

• allegory

• anecdote

• analogy

• exposition

Which literary device is used when an object is used to represent a larger idea?

• foreshadowing

• irony

• symbolism

• metonymy

What technique involves directly addressing the audience or reader?

• first-person narration

• direct address

• third-person omniscience

• flashback

What is the function of a thesis statement in non-fiction?

• To provide evidence

• To introduce a counterargument

• To clearly state the central idea or argument

• To tell a story