Realism and Naturalism were reactions against which earlier literary movement?

ARomanticism

BPuritanism

CNeoclassicism

DTranscendentalism

Which answer choice provides the best definition of diction?

Athe dictionary definitions of the words an author uses

Bthe types of sentences a writer prefers

Cthe types of words a writer chooses

Dthe oral presentation of a text

Which of the following statements is always true of an allegory?

AIt is a story in which literal elements are also symbols for ideas.

BIt is a story told in dramatic form through dialogue.

CIt is a story that arises from the oral tradition.

DIt is a story that reflects the writer's involvement in historic events.

What narrative point of view is used in this sentence?


While Janis dreamed of nothing more than fame and Marla was obsessed by her looks, Kayley wanted more than anything merely to blend in.

Alimited first person

Blimited third person

Comniscient first person

Domniscient third person