praxis 5038 practice test: English Language Arts CK

The term "stream of consciousness" in literature primarily refers to:

What is the primary characteristic of a postmodern literary work?

In Shakespeare's plays, iambic pentameter is often used. What is the primary purpose of this metrical form?

In poetry, the term 'caesura' refers to:

In the context of literary analysis, what does the term "bildungsroman" refer to?

"Magical realism" is a literary genre primarily characterized by:

In literature, "verisimilitude" is used to:

The term "epistolary" in literature refers to:

What is the predominant theme of dystopian literature?

The literary device of 'pathetic fallacy' involves:

The term "synecdoche" in literature is best defined as:

The literary term "anagnorisis" refers to:

In the context of critical literary theory, what is the main focus of "New Historicism"?

What does the literary term "in medias res" refer to?

The concept of "deus ex machina" is often criticized in literature because it:

In poetry, the term "enjambment" refers to:

What is the primary purpose of using a "frame narrative" in literature?

The term "picaresque novel" typically refers to:

The literary concept of "the Byronic hero" is characterized by traits such as:

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of "stream of consciousness"?

In literature, "metonymy" is a figure of speech that:

In literary criticism, what does "intertextuality" refer to?

The literary term "antithesis" is best defined as:

The term "allegory" in literature refers to:

What is the primary characteristic of a "frame story"?

The term "epic poetry" is best characterized by:

The term "zeugma" in literary terms is best described as:

In literature, "anachronism" refers to:

"Pathos" in literary terms primarily aims to:

The term "bathos" in literature is used to describe:

The literary term "chiasmus" refers to:

The term "Gothic literature" is typically associated with:

The concept of "the grotesque" in literature typically involves:

In literary criticism, the term "ecocriticism" refers to:

What is a common characteristic of "magical realism" in literature?

In literature, the term "modernism" primarily refers to:

What is the significance of the "Harlem Renaissance" in American literature?

What does the term "pastoral" refer to in literature?

In literary theory, what does the term "post-colonialism" primarily explore?

The term "feminist literary criticism" primarily seeks to:

"Metafiction" in literary terms can be best described as:

In literature, "the sublime" is often associated with:

The literary device known as "peripeteia" is best described as:

The literary term "paradox" is best described as:

What does the literary term "bildungsroman" refer to?

In literary theory, "structuralism" primarily seeks to:

In literature, "surrealism" is characterized by:

In poetry, the "volta" refers to:

The term "Victorian literature" generally refers to English literature written during the reign of Queen Victoria. What is a common theme in this literature?

What is the term for a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation?

Which of the following is an example of a litote?

In English grammar, which of the following sentences is an example of a split infinitive?

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

In the context of language and grammar, what does the term 'syntax' refer to?

Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get."

What is the primary characteristic of a syllogism?

Which term describes a word that imitates the sound it represents?

Which term best describes a word that has the same spelling backward and forward, like 'racecar'?

In English grammar, what is the function of a modal verb?

Which of the following phrases is an example of a chiasmus?

In linguistics, what is the term for a pair of words that differ by only one phoneme, such as 'bat' and 'mat'?

Which of the following is an example of a malapropism?

What is the main purpose of an epistrophe in literature?

Which of the following sentences contains a predicate adjective?

The phrase "a dime a dozen" is an example of what type of figurative language?

In the sentence, "The cerulean sky stretched out above us," what is 'cerulean' an example of?

Which of the following best describes the term 'colloquialism'?

What is an antecedent in English grammar?

What is the primary function of a zeugma?

In literature, what is the term for a character who represents a concept or a theme, rather than being a fully developed individual?

What is a euphemism?

What is the primary function of assonance in poetry?

Which term refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece of literature?

Which of the following words is an example of a neologism?

What is the primary purpose of rhetorical questions in literature?

What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence?

Which term refers to the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect?

In English grammar, what is the purpose of a semicolon?

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood?

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Identify the type of fallacy in the following statement: "You can't trust his argument on climate change; he's not even a scientist."

Which of the following is an example of passive voice?

Which rhetorical device is characterized by the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence to achieve an artistic effect?

What is a 'straw man' argument in the context of persuasive writing?

In writing, what is the primary function of a thesis statement in an expository essay?

In academic writing, what is the purpose of a literature review?

In public speaking, what is the primary purpose of using rhetorical questions?

In public speaking, what is the function of a 'hook' in the introduction of a speech?

What is the primary purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

In the context of critical listening, what is the main goal when evaluating a speaker's argument?

Which of the following best describes a syllogism in the context of argumentative writing?

In speech writing, what is the purpose of employing a 'false dilemma' fallacy?

In argumentative writing, what is the primary purpose of using a 'red herring'?

What is the purpose of a counterargument in an argumentative essay?

Which literary device is characterized by the use of contradictory or opposing terms in a brief phrase?

The use of 'parallelism' in speech writing is primarily intended to:

In the context of public speaking, what is the function of using 'euphemisms'?

What is the primary objective of 'pathos' in rhetorical writing and speaking?

What is the significance of using 'jargon' in specialized writing?

In literary analysis, 'deus ex machina' refers to:

In a debate, the strategy of 'concession' involves:

In persuasive writing, the 'bandwagon fallacy' is employed to:

The rhetorical strategy of 'antithesis' in speech is used to:

What is the main purpose of 'satire' in writing and speaking?

Which of the following best defines 'antimetabole' in rhetoric?

In academic writing, the term 'synthesis' primarily refers to:

Which rhetorical strategy involves presenting a less important idea as if it is of equal or more significance than the actual main idea?

In writing and speaking, the 'straw man' fallacy is used to:

In the context of speech writing, what is the purpose of employing 'apophasis'?

In public speaking, the use of 'kairos' refers to:

In argumentative writing, what is the primary purpose of a 'post hoc ergo propter hoc' fallacy?

What is the primary objective of using 'hypophora' in public speaking?

In rhetoric, 'anadiplosis' refers to:

What is the rhetorical effect of 'zeugma' in writing and speaking?

In the context of effective communication, 'non-verbal cues' primarily refer to:

The use of 'chiasmus' in speech or writing is characterized by:

The term 'metonymy' in literary devices refers to:

In literary analysis, 'hamartia' refers to:

In the context of argumentative essays, what is the purpose of a 'slippery slope' argument?

In literary analysis, the term 'hubris' is used to describe:

What is the primary objective of employing 'allusion' in literary works?

In rhetoric, the term 'circumlocution' refers to:

In persuasive writing, employing 'equivocation' involves:

What is the primary purpose of employing 'synecdoche' in literature?

The use of 'juxtaposition' in writing is intended to:

Polysyndeton' in writing and speaking is characterized by:

What is the main purpose of 'periphrasis' in writing?

In literary analysis, the concept of 'verisimilitude' is used to describe:

The rhetorical device 'litotes' is used to: