English ch 4

Which of the following tends to run about 20,000 to 50,000 words, usually between 60 and 120 pages, and to have a more complex plot or storyline and more characters?

• novella

• Novel

• Fiction work

• Short story

• Non-fiction work

Why might an author use foreshadowing?

• To give the reader hints about what will happen later in the story

• To make their antagonists seem more evil

• To relieve suspense

• To improve the pacing of their story

Which of the following is a work of fiction that contains over 50,000 words or 120 pages and typically has more than one plot or storyline and many well-developed characters?

• novel

• Fiction work

• Non-fiction work

• Short story

• Novella

A work of fiction is ____.

• Created in the imagination of its author

• Typically a true story

• A story featuring real people and events

• A book of information like an algebra text or a history book

• None of these

Which of the following contains between 1,000 and 20,000 words, typically runs no more than 25 or 30 pages, and usually focuses on one major plot or storyline and a few characters?

• Short story

• Non-fiction work

• Novella

• Fiction work

• novel

Which of the following is labeled as 'serious fiction' and focuses on literary merit?

• Literary fiction

• Non-fiction works

• Genre fiction

• Novellas

• Short stories

Why does the character of Estella in Great Expectations represent the unattainable?

• She has many qualities that Pip can't attain, and she withholds her affection from him.

• She has many qualities that Pip can't attain, and she shares these qualities with him.

• She remains unseen throughout the entire novel.

• She is only glimpsed briefly throughout the entire novel.

What sort of structure do we find in prose?

• Non-metered

• AABB rhyme scheme

• Iambic pentameter

• Iambic

Which of the following statements about prose is FALSE?

• Prose rarely uses common, everyday speech.

• Prose is different from poetry.

• Prose is different from plays.

• Prose includes newspapers, novels, and biographies.

On her way to work, Julia's car breaks down, her dress rips, and she is late for an important meeting. These events most likely foreshadow that Julia is going to:

• have to deal with a much bigger problem later in the day.

• win the lottery.

• meet an important stranger.

• have a terrific afternoon.