Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511 Domain 1: English Language Arts Welcome to your Praxis Fundamental Subjects CK 5511 Domain 1: English Language Arts 1. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier in a sentence? A. Running quickly, the race was exciting to watch. B. The dog, who was barking loudly, scared the cat. C. After reading the book, the movie seemed less interesting. D. The girl with the red coat is walking down the street. None 2. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly? A. She loves books; she reads every day. B. She loves; books she reads every day. C. She loves books; because she reads every day. D. She loves; books, she reads every day. None 3. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In English poetry, which of the following best defines an iambic pentameter? A. A line with five pairs of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables. B. A poem with five lines, each having ten syllables. C. A stanza with five lines of equal length. D. A line with ten pairs of alternating stressed and unstressed syllables. None 4. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In literary theory, what does the term "deus ex machina" refer to? A. A recurring theme across multiple works. B. The climax of a plot. C. An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation. D. The use of symbols to represent ideas. None 5. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following sentences is an example of passive voice? A. The cat chased the mouse. B. The mouse was chased by the cat. C. They are painting the house. D. She drives the car every day. None 6. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In literature, what is the primary function of foreshadowing? A. To provide background information about characters. B. To hint at future events in a story. C. To describe the setting in detail. D. To introduce new characters. None 7. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following best describes a synecdoche? A. A figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole. B. A direct comparison using "like" or "as." C. An exaggeration for emphasis or effect. D. Giving human characteristics to non-human entities. None 8. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is the primary purpose of rhetorical questions in literature? A. To provide answers to the reader. B. To persuade or influence the audience. C. To introduce a new topic. D. To summarize the main points. None 9. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What distinguishes a sonnet from other poetic forms? A. Its specific rhyme scheme and 14 lines. B. Its five-line structure with a humorous tone. C. Its unrestricted length and free verse style. D. Its narrative form that tells a story. None 10. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In English grammar, what is an antecedent? A. A word that is replaced by a pronoun later in the sentence. B. A word that gives additional information about a noun. C. A verb that is modified by an adverb. D. The main verb in a sentence. None 11. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is the effect of using an anaphora in literature? A. To create a sense of rhythm and emphasis. B. To introduce a contrast in ideas. C. To offer a direct comparison. D. To provide a detailed description. None 12. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In linguistics, what is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis primarily concerned with? A. The relationship between language and thought. B. The evolution of phonetics in different languages. C. The grammatical structures in language families. D. The influence of literature on language development. None 13. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is an example of a zeugma in literature? A. "She broke his car and his heart." B. "Like a rolling stone, he gathered no moss." C. "He was a lion in battle, but a lamb at home." D. "The stars looked down upon them, silent and unblinking." None 14. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following best defines a metonymy? A. A comparison using "like" or "as." B. Substituting the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant. C. An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. D. Giving inanimate objects human characteristics. None 15. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is a caesura in poetry? A. A repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. B. A break or pause within a line of poetry, usually indicated by punctuation. C. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line. D. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. None 16. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In literature, what is a frame narrative? A. A story within a story, where one narrative is presented as part of another. B. The main plot of a novel or play. C. A brief narrative that introduces the main story. D. The conclusion of a story that resolves all plot lines. None 17. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is the primary characteristic of a Shakespearean sonnet? A. It consists of 18 lines with an ABCB rhyme scheme. B. It is composed of three quatrains and a final couplet in iambic pentameter. C. It has a single stanza of 14 lines with no set rhyme scheme. D. It is written in free verse with no specific structure. None 18. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is an example of a litote in literature? A. "Not too shabby." B. "It's raining cats and dogs." C. "She is as brave as a lion." D. "The world is my oyster." None 19. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In a narrative, what role does an unreliable narrator play? A. Provides an objective and trustworthy perspective on events. B. Offers a biased or misleading perspective, leading to reader uncertainty. C. Narrates the story in chronological order without deviation. D. Focuses solely on the thoughts and feelings of one character. None 20. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is a polysyndeton in literary style? A. The absence of conjunctions between parts of a sentence. B. The use of repeated sounds at the beginning of words. C. The deliberate use of multiple conjunctions between clauses. D. A comparison without using "like" or "as." None 21. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following best describes stream of consciousness as a narrative device? A. A chronological description of events. B. An objective recounting of a character's actions. C. A method that attempts to depict the multitudinous thoughts and feelings of a character. D. The use of third-person omniscient narration to provide multiple perspectives. None 22. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In phonetics, what is a minimal pair? A. Two words that differ in only one phonological element and have distinct meanings. B. A pair of words that sound similar but have different origins. C. Words that have the same pronunciation but different spellings. D. Words that share the same root but have evolved different meanings. None 23. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What does an epistolary novel primarily use to tell its story? A. First-person narration. B. Dialogues between characters. C. Documents such as letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings. D. A chronological sequence of events. None 24. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In rhetoric, what does the term 'chiasmus' refer to? A. A direct statement made for emphasis. B. A question asked for a dramatic effect. C. A reversal in the order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases. D. The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of successive sentences. None 25. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is the primary feature of a sestina in poetry? A. It consists of six stanzas of six lines each, followed by a three-line stanza. B. It is composed of five three-line stanzas with a final quatrain. C. It features an ABAB rhyme scheme throughout the poem. D. It is a 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter. None 26. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In a narrative, what is an example of 'in medias res'? A. Beginning the story with the background information about characters. B. Starting the narrative at the chronological beginning of the story. C. Opening the story in the middle of the action. D. Concluding the story with an unresolved ending. None 27. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What does an anapestic meter in poetry involve? A. Two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable. B. A single stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. C. Three consecutive stressed syllables. D. Two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable. None 28. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts Which of the following best describes a 'pathetic fallacy'? A. Attributing human emotions and traits to nature or inanimate objects. B. A comparison using 'like' or 'as'. C. Using exaggeration for comedic effect. D. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. None 29. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts In literature, what is a malapropism? A. The use of a word that is similar in sound but different in meaning, often with humorous effect. B. A deliberate understatement for emphasis. C. The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words. D. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. None 30. Praxis Fundamental Subjects: English Language Arts What is an example of an enjambment in poetry? A. A line that ends with a complete phrase or sentence. B. A line that ends with a punctuation mark, signaling a pause. C. A line that ends without a pause and continues into the next line for its meaning. D. A line that contains a metaphor. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
