21ST CENTURY LITERATURE (REFRESHER QUIZ)

What is the primary purpose of literature?

• To entertain and inform

• To provide historical facts

• To reflect culture and identity

• To teach grammar

What does the term 'literature' derive from?

• Latin word for 'letter'

• Spanish word for 'book'

• French word for 'text'

• Greek word for 'story'

Which of the following is NOT a type of poetry?

• Narrative Poetry

• Lyric Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

• Expository Poetry

What is the main characteristic of prose?

• Uses rhythm and sound

• Written in lines

• Natural flow of speech

• Focuses on imagery

Which type of poetry tells a story?

• Narrative Poetry

• Dramatic Poetry

• Lyric Poetry

• Haiku

What is a key feature of a dramatic monologue?

• A character speaks to a silent listener

• It is written in stanzas

• It focuses on nature

• It is always humorous

Which of the following is a type of non-fiction prose?

• Fable

• Biography

• Epic

• Novel

What is the structure of a sonnet?

• 8 lines

• 12 lines

• 14 lines

• 10 lines

What does 'imagery' in literature refer to?

• The use of metaphors

• The visual representation in words

• The rhythm of the text

• The historical context

Which of the following is a characteristic of narrative structure?

• Alliteration

• Climax

• Imagery

• Theme