A. Emily Dickinson
B. None of these
C. Robert Frost
D. William Carlos Williams
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William Carlos Williams introduced the concept of the variable foot in poetry, a rhythmic structure that allows for flexible line lengths and stresses. This technique is particularly evident in his long poem " Paterson ." Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art
C. After dark vapours have oppressed our plans
D. On seeing the Elgin Marbles
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Bright Star is considered Keats’ last sonnet, written around 1819 and revised in 1820 . It reflects his longing for eternal love and unchanging devotion , possibly inspired by his love for Fanny Brawne . Show/Hide Explanation
A. Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte
B. William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge
C. Sir Wailer Scott and Maria Edgeworth
D. None of these
Explanation
Jane Austen wrote famous novels like Pride and Prejudice , Sense and Sensibility , and Emma .Charlotte Brontë is known for Jane Eyre , Shirley , and Villette .Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Brother-in-law
C. Real son
D. Counselor
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In Absalom and Achitophel by John Dryden, Achitophel represents the historical figure Earl of Shaftesbury , who was an advisor to Charles II. In the biblical allegory, Achitophel was King David's counselor who betrayed him by supporting Absalom's rebellion. Show/Hide Explanation
A. Lewis Carroll
B. George Orwell
C. None of these
D. H.G Wells
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll (real name: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) and published in 1865 . The book is a famous fantasy novel about a girl named Alice who falls into a magical world filled with strange creatures and adventures. Show/Hide Explanation
A. The words echo mutually
B. The first clause is reversed in the second
C. The beauty of the beloved is compared with that of heavenly bodies
D. None of these
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Chiasmus is a rhetorical device where the structure of the first clause or phrase is reversed in the second. Example: " Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you ." Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. A smile must use animals in the compassion
C. A smile uses as or like to make a comparisons and a metaphor doesn't
D. A smile in more descriptive
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A simile directly compares two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She is as fast as a cheetah"). A metaphor makes an implicit comparison without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She is a cheetah on the track"). Show/Hide Explanation
A. Plagiarism
B. None of these
C. Panacea
D. Pluralism
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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or writing without proper credit. It is considered unethical and can lead to serious consequences in academics and publishing. Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Pope
C. Spenser
D. Chaucer
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Geoffrey Chaucer introduced the heroic couplet in English poetry, notably in The Canterbury Tales . The heroic couplet consists of rhymed pairs of iambic pentameter lines. Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Sobriety
C. Pathos
D. Irony
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Charles Lamb's essays blend humor with pathos , creating a mix of wit and deep emotional insight. His works often reflect nostalgia, personal reflections, and sentimental undertones. Show/Hide Explanation
