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.

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Aleah Petersen

27 December, 11:15

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.

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Araceli Riggs · Answer 1

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