Formal and Informal Contexts, Linear Narrative Essay, Monologues and Dialogues practice questions

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1. Question 1Skills & concepts

   "Time is a thief" is an example of which figure of speech?

   • aA metaphor, directly comparing two things without using as or like
   • bA simile, comparing two things using as or like
   • cPersonification, giving a human trait to something non-human
   • dAn interrogative expression asking a question
2. Question 2Skills & concepts

   Which of these word pairs correctly matches an informal expression with its formal equivalent, according to the section's table?

   • aFind out (informal) and Discover (formal)
   • bElaborate (informal) and Tell me more (formal)
   • cDemonstrate (informal) and Show (formal)
   • dProvide (informal) and Give (formal)
3. Question 3Skills & concepts

   A character delivers a long, unbroken speech directly to another character or to the audience. This is best classified as

   • aa dramatic monologue
   • ba soliloquy
   • can interior monologue
   • da dialogue

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• Text Types and Purposes
• Themes
• Types of Pronouns
• Word Classes and Cohesive Devices