AP English Literature and Composition 2

Question 1

In a poem, the repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words is called what?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Answer

Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.

Question 2

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as' is a:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

A metaphor equates two unlike things directly without comparison words.

Question 3

What is the term for a contrast between expectation and reality?

Accepted Answer

Irony

Answer

Irony is a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs.

Question 4

A long narrative poem about a hero's deeds, like Beowulf, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Epic poetry

Answer

An epic is a long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds.

Question 5

The attitude a writer takes toward the subject is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Tone

Answer

Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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