HUMSS 3 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of imaginative writing?

• A news article about a local event

• A short story about a talking dog

• A recipe for chocolate cake

• A biography of a famous leader.

Which form of writing focuses on presenting factual information?

• Creative short story

• Scientific report

• Fantasy novel

• Myth

Which type of writing often uses figurative language, invented characters, and plot to entertain?

• Expository essay

• Narrative fiction

• Business letter

• Technical manual.

Which figure of speech compares two things using the words like or as?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of:

• Simile

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Irony.

Which figure of speech exaggerates ideas for emphasis or effect?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

In a poem describing a peaceful meadow, the author uses words like serene, gentle, and tranquil. This choice of diction can best be described as:

• Formal diction

• Informal diction

• Poetic diction

• Colloquial diction.

In a novel's dialogue between teenagers, the author uses slang such as cool, chill, and no cap. This is an example of:

• Slang diction

• Formal diction

• Archaic diction

• Technical diction

In a history textbook, the author writes with precise, objective language, avoiding emotion. This is an example of:

• Informal diction

• Technical or academic diction

• Poetic diction

• Slang diction.

A playwright writes a king's speech using elaborate and sophisticated vocabulary to show authority and grandeur. This is an example of:

• Formal diction

• Informal diction

• Colloquial diction

• Slang diction