Determine if the following statements are true or false:

  1. A literary device is an unusual twist of plot, character, or way of telling a story that makes it interesting to the reader.
  2. The surprise ending is a figure of speech.
  3. When quoting words directly from the story, a writer should surround them with quotation marks.
  4. The social customs of the time play a part in the story of "The Necklace".
  5. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is an example of a story in which dialect adds to the humor.
  6. A critic is not supposed to give his personal opinion about a book.
  7. The frame story is an example of .
  8. A critic should always tell his readers the details of the plot.

Verified Answer :

  1. A literary device is an unusual twist of plot, character, or way of telling a story that makes it interesting to the reader.
    True

    2. The surprise ending is a figure of speech.
    False

    3. When quoting words directly from the story, a writer should surround them with quotation marks.
    True

    4. The social customs of the time play a part in the story of "The Necklace". 
    True

    5. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is an example of a story in which dialect adds to the humor.
    True

    6. A critic is not supposed to give his personal opinion about a book.
    False

    7. The frame story is an example of . 


    8. A critic should always tell his readers the details of the plot.
    True