Quiz on organic unity and literary devices
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In a story about the unstoppable passing of time, the author describes a clock's hands as "mercilessly marching forward." This personification:
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A poem celebrates the joy of a summer festival. Which gustatory imagery would best improve the poem's organic unity?
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A novel's theme is "forgiving past mistakes." How could a flashback best improve the story's organic unity?
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A story focuses on the raw physical strength needed to build a pyramid. Which synecdoche best improves organic unity?
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A tragedy is about a queen who trusts a traitor. How can dramatic irony best improve the organic unity?
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A poet wants to create a soothing, hypnotic rhythm for a lullaby. Which alliteration best improves the organic unity?
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A story is about a detective who is constantly confused and lacks information. Which POV best maintains organic unity?
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A story about oppression features a caged bird. To improve organic unity, what should happen to the bird at the tragic end?
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In a story about a cruel dictator, a peasant calls the dictator "our wonderfully kind savior" while starving. This verbal irony:
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A story's mood is deeply peaceful and meditative. Which auditory imagery RUINS this organic unity?
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In a story about the corruption of power, the king's rule is constantly referred to as "the greedy Crown." This metonymy:
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A self-help book about taking personal responsibility uses the second-person point of view ("You must choose"). Does this support organic unity?
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A tragedy is deeply unified. Early on, dark clouds gather. Which statement best describes how this weather supports organic unity?
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A poem is about the soothing comfort of home. Which tactile imagery RUINS the organic unity?
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A poem aims to capture the chaotic, loud energy of a bustling factory. Which line improves organic unity?
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A story mocks the modern obsession with technology. A tech genius gets trapped in a smart-house. What ending RUINS organic unity?
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A suspenseful thriller is about surviving a dangerous jungle trek. Which use of a flashforward RUINS the organic unity?
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A fable warns against laziness. An ant works hard while a grasshopper sleeps. Does this anthropomorphism support organic unity?
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A poem about a gloomy, depressive rainy day uses the repeating "o" sound in "slow, cold, old stones." Does this assonance support organic unity?
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A story about a cold, unfeeling society is told in third-person objective. What change would RUIN its organic unity?
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A story's theme is the extreme fragility of human life. Which metaphor would RUIN organic unity by contradicting the theme?
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A romance takes place in a beautiful, fresh spring garden. Which olfactory imagery RUINS the organic unity?
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A mystery writer leaves subtle clues about the killer's identity in every chapter. Does this foreshadowing build organic unity?
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A story explores how hidden miscommunication ruins a family. Which point of view best improves the organic unity?
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To build a harsh, aggressive tone during a battle scene, which use of consonance best improves organic unity?
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In a children's book about greed, a pig wears a rich suit and hoards all the farm's food. This anthropomorphism:
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A story is about hope returning after a long, dark war. Which symbol best improves the organic unity?
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A peaceful, relaxing story uses personification. Which example would RUIN the organic unity of this calming narrative?
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A writer wants to emphasize the utter hopelessness of a dystopian city. Which visual imagery improves organic unity?
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A psychological horror story relies on the protagonist's personal paranoia. What choice would RUIN its organic unity?
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A novel criticizes the cruel, unfeeling nature of the film industry. Which metonymy RUINS the organic unity?
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A story explores the foolishness of pride. The reader knows the hero is walking into a trap, but the hero boasts about his safety. Does this show organic unity?
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A fire station tragically burns down because of a faulty smoke detector. How does this situational irony affect organic unity in a story about unpredictable disasters?
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A character struggles with a fear of water. A flashback reveals a childhood boating accident. How does this affect organic unity?
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A novel is about the tragic loss of innocence. The main character carries a white rose. What event would RUIN the organic unity of this symbolism?
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