Literary and non‑literary text analysis Quiz - ICSE Class 7 English

Free practice quiz: Literary and non‑literary text analysis (ICSE Class 7 English). 39 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. The protagonist, Elara, stumbled upon an ancient, moss-covered stone tablet in the whispering woods. The inscription, barely decipherable, spoke of a 'sunstone' that could illuminate the darkest of nights. Elara, driven by a desperate need to find a cure for her village's perpetual gloom, felt a surge of hope. What is the primary motivation for Elara's quest?

   1. To decipher ancient inscriptions
   2. To explore the whispering woods
   3. To find a cure for her village's gloom
   4. To discover the properties of a sunstone
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   Answer: C. To find a cure for her village's gloom

   The text explicitly states Elara is 'driven by a desperate need to find a cure for her village's perpetual gloom.' While other options are related, this is her ultimate driving force.

2. The advertisement for a new smartphone highlighted its 'revolutionary camera technology' and 'unparalleled processing speed.' The persuasive techniques used in this advertisement primarily appeal to the consumer's desire for:

   1. Affordability
   2. Durability
   3. Innovation and performance
   4. Simplicity of use
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   Answer: C. Innovation and performance

   Phrases like 'revolutionary' and 'unparalleled' suggest advanced features and high performance, appealing to consumers who value innovation and speed.

3. The ancient artifact was described as 'etched with intricate patterns, its surface worn smooth by the passage of countless hands.' The phrase 'passage of countless hands' is a form of:

   1. Personification
   2. Hyperbole
   3. Metonymy
   4. Synecdoche
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   Answer: D. Synecdoche

   Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa. Here, 'hands' (a part) represents the 'people' or 'users' who handled the artifact over time.

4. A website providing travel advice for a city stated: 'Visitors planning to use public transport should purchase a travel card upon arrival. These cards offer significant cost savings compared to single-journey tickets.' The primary purpose of this advice is to:

   1. Warn about the unreliability of public transport
   2. Encourage the use of taxis
   3. Inform visitors about a practical and economical option
   4. Explain the history of the city's transport system
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   Answer: C. Inform visitors about a practical and economical option

   The text highlights a practical step (buying a card) and its benefit (cost savings), aiming to help visitors manage their travel economically.

5. A health advisory stated: 'Regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining cardiovascular health. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.' This advisory is an example of:

   1. A philosophical argument
   2. A fictional narrative
   3. A recommendation based on scientific evidence
   4. A historical analysis
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   Answer: C. A recommendation based on scientific evidence

   The statement provides a specific health recommendation ('150 minutes of exercise') linked to a clear benefit ('maintaining cardiovascular health'), implying it's based on established health science.

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