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Longer Fiction & Drama Introduction

Question 1
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following best describes a key difference between short stories and longer works, such as novels and plays, in their approach to character development?

Question 2
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

Which method of character revelation involves understanding a character through what they say about themselves?

Question 3
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

A character remains bitter and resentful from the beginning to the end of a novel, despite numerous opportunities for growth and reconciliation. What might this lack of change signify?

Question 4
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following best describes the role of 'commentary' in a literary argument?

Question 5
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

In a play, a character begins as timid and fearful but, through a series of trials, becomes courageous and assertive. This is an example of what?

Question 6
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

In a paragraph analyzing a poem, a student writes: 'The color red appears frequently in the poem (Evidence). This shows that the poem is about love (Claim). Red is often associated with passion and romance, which are key elements of love (C...

Question 7
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

In a novel, a protagonist's internal struggle with their moral compass leads them to make a series of increasingly questionable decisions that propel the story forward. How does this exemplify the relationship between conflict and plot?

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Question 8
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

A recurring image of a locked birdcage appears throughout a novel. What is the most important consideration when interpreting this as a symbol?

Question 9
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

A river is mentioned repeatedly in a novel, sometimes associated with cleansing and renewal, other times with danger and loss. What does this suggest about the river as a symbol?

Question 10
English LiteratureAPExam Style
1 mark

A character is consistently portrayed as generous and kind by other characters in the novel, but the narrator reveals that this character secretly engages in malicious acts. What does this discrepancy highlight?