RPSC 1st, 2nd Grade English 2024

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Allegory Q1: What is the purpose of an allegory? A) To convey complex ideas and concepts in a comprehensible or striking way B) To entertain readers with an exciting story C) To provide a detailed historical account D) To describe a character's physical appearance Answer: A Ex- Allegories are used to illustrate or convey complex ideas and concepts in ways that are easier to understand or more impactful for the audience. Q2: What is the distinction between allegory and symbolism? A) Allegory uses arbitrary symbols, while symbolism uses natural relations B) Symbolism uses arbitrary symbols, while allegory uses natural relations C) There is no distinction between allegory and symbolism D) Allegory and symbolism are always used together Answer: A Ex- In allegory, the surface story is often an arbitrary representation of the secondary meaning, while symbols bear a natural relation to the story's events. Q3: What is the second of the four levels of meaning in medieval exegeses of biblical and literary texts? A) Literal meaning B) Moral meaning C) Allegorical meaning D) Anagogical meaning Answer: C Ex- Allegory is the second of the four levels of meaning used in medieval interpretations of biblical and literary texts. Q4: How does a parable differ from an allegory? A) Parables involve human characters, while allegories use abstract qualities B) Parables have unstated morals, while allegories have stated morals C) Parables and allegories are the same thing D) Parables are shorter than allegories Answer: A Ex- In parables, the characters are typically human beings, while in allegories, the characters often represent abstract qualities. Q5: What is personification? A) The use of non-human characters in a story B) The use of human characters to represent abstract ideas C) The use of abstract ideas to represent human characters D) The use of animals to represent human qualities Answer: B Ex- Personification involves using human characters to represent abstract ideas or concepts. Q6: What is an essential component of allegory? A) Symbolism B) Metaphor C) Personification D) Irony Answer: C Ex- Personification, the use of human characters to represent abstract ideas, is an essential component of allegory. Q7: What does the word "allegory" originate from in Greek? A) "Hidden meaning" B) "Veiled language" or "figurative" C) "Moral story" D) "Abstract representation" Answer: B Ex- The Greek word "allegoría" means "veiled language" or "figurative," which is the origin of the English word "allegory." Q8: Who is usually considered the "first allegorist"? A) Homer B) Theagenes of Rhegium or Pherecydes of Syros C) Plato D) Virgil Answer: B Ex- Either Theagenes of Rhegium or Pherecydes of Syros, both active in the 6th century B.C.E., is typically awarded the title of "first allegorist." Q9: In Plato's Allegory of the Cave, what do the shadows on the wall represent? A) The actual objects that produce the shadows B) The prisoners' limited understanding of reality C) The philosopher's journey to enlightenment D) The outside world beyond the cave Answer: B Ex- The shadows on the wall represent the prisoners' limited understanding of reality, as they have never seen the actual objects that produce the shadows. Q10: What does the philosopher attempt to do upon returning to the cave in Plato's allegory? A) Join the prisoners in watching the shadows B) Destroy the fire that casts the shadows C) Share his newfound knowledge with the prisoners D) Create new shadows for the prisoners to observe Answer: C Ex- The philosopher tries to share his discovery of the outside world with the prisoners, attempting to free them so they can see reality for themselves.

Sonnet in Ten Sentences 1. A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, typically written in iambic pentameter. 2. The two main types of sonnets are Petrarchan (or Italian) and Shakespearean (or English) sonnets. 3. Petrarchan sonnets consist of an octave (eight lines) followed by a sestet (six lines), with a rhyme scheme of *abbaabba* and *cdecde* or *cdcdcd*. 4. Shakespearean sonnets are divided into three quatrains (four lines each) and a couplet (two lines), with a rhyme scheme of *abab cdcd efef gg*. 5. Sonnets often explore themes of love, beauty, mortality, and the human condition. 6. The volta, or turn, is a shift in the poem's tone or meaning, occurring around the 9th line in Petrarchan sonnets and the 13th line in Shakespearean sonnets. 7. Spenserian sonnets are a variation of the Shakespearean form, with a rhyme scheme of *abab bcbc cdcd ee*. 8. Miltonic sonnets are named after John Milton and feature a more fluid rhyme scheme and structure. 9. Modern sonnets may experiment with the form, sometimes using free verse or unconventional rhyme schemes. 10. Famous sonnet writers include William Shakespeare, Petrarch, John Donne, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Pablo Neruda.

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Metaphysical Poetry Q1: Samuel Johnson coined the term Metaphysical poetry in which book? A) The Defense of Poesy B) Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets C) Paradise Lost D) Astrophil and Stella Answer: B Explanation: Johnson applied the term in his critical work. Q2: What does the term "metaphysical" literally suggest? A) Related to the mind B) Beyond the physical world C) Concerned with emotions D) About religious faith Answer: B Explanation: "Meta" means beyond, so it's about ideas outside the physical realm. Q3: Metaphysical questions grapple with the nature of: A) Social structures B) Romantic love C) Political leadership D) Existence and reality Answer: D Explanation: Questions about existence, God, and reality are key to metaphysics. Q4: Besides religious themes, what common subject did many Metaphysical poems explore? A) Carpe diem ("seize the day") B) The dangers of travel C) Historical events D) The natural world Answer: A Explanation: Reflecting on the brevity of life was a recurring theme. Characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry Q5: What literary element is central to Metaphysical poets' techniques? A) The sonnet form B) The conceit C) Blank verse D) Simple language Answer: B Explanation: The elaborate, unusual metaphor is a hallmark. Q6: Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Metaphysical poetry? A) Intellectual concepts B) Traditional forms and structures C) Shocking imagery D) Paradoxes Answer: B Explanation: Metaphysical poets often broke with tradition. Q7: Metaphysical poets aimed to achieve this effect on readers: A) Make them laugh B) Put them to sleep C) Provoke deep thought D) Convert them to a religion Answer: C Explanation: They wanted to make readers question everything. Q8: A paradoxical comparison in Metaphysical poetry might link: A) Love and fire B) A compass and two lovers C) A rose and its thorns D) A journey and a straight road Answer: B Explanation: Metaphysical conceits were unusual and jarring. Devices Used in Metaphysical Poetry Q9: Metaphysical poets were known for using a tone that was: A) Angry and harsh B) Cold and impersonal C) Humorous and playful D) Solemn and formal Answer: C Explanation: Even when serious, they employed wit and humor. Q10: Which figure of speech compares two very different things? A) Hyperbole B) Irony C) Metaphor D) Personification Answer: C Explanation: The key feature of the Metaphysical conceit is this strange comparison. John Donne's "The Good Morrow" Q11: The central comparison in "The Good Morrow" is between love and: A) A treasure map B) A journey across the ocean C) A beautiful sunrise D) A long, peaceful sleep Answer: D Explanation: Both love and awakening from sleep suggest a sense of new beginning. Q12: What does the word "morrow" in the title suggest? A) Sorrow and regret B) Future possibilities C) Past mistakes D) Fear of the unknown Answer: B Explanation: It implies a fresh start and hope. Q13: What does Donne compare himself and his beloved to before they found true love? A) Wild animals B) Seven Sleepers from myth C) Children playing D) Sailors lost at sea Answer: B Explanation: They were unaware of the world, much like the Sleepers.