English Major Practice Exam - 10 Items

1) Which of the following forms of poetry gives the highest importance to life in the countryside through its themes and stories?

2) This form of poetry emphasizes the practice of not following any verse length or rhyming pattern.

3) A high school is getting thousands of applications from new Grade 7 students. They are only accepting the top 100 students. What type of test would help them find qualified students?

4) Mrs. Isabella wants to know the thinking process of her Grade 8 class after reading Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What is the best type of activity for this purpose?

5) This rhyme scheme in poetry refers to the two rhyming iambic pentameters. It was first widely used in The Canterbury Tales and was later revived in popularity by Alexander Pope.

6) In theater, what do you call the signal used by actors and actresses to indicate what actions and events should happen next?

7) Jilian had to take an English exam when applying for a US job. The exam gave her a certificate that would let employers know if her English abilities meet the standards required for a working visa. What sort of exam did she take?

8) It is the phrase coined by William Wordsworth which refers to the act of foregoing reason and logic for the sake of the enjoyment of fictional prose and stories in literature.

9) This type of character opposes the protagonist in their goals and actions. Their opposition to the character leads to the crisis of the story.

10) This refers to the periods wherein the director and the actors practice to polish their performance during the play.