This is the term that refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her message(s) in a simple manner to his or her readers. When employed properly, they help readers to appreciate, interpret and analyze a literature.

What nationality was Edgar Allan Poe?

Muslims make religions pilgrimages to Mecca. In what modern country is Mecca?

What was Mark Twain’s real name?

_________________ is arrogance, overconfidence, and pride. In drama, it often leads to the downfall of the main character.

From where was the Buddha? (What modern country?)

When Poe writes “the wind came out of the cloud by night, chilling and killing my Annabel Lee,” he gives the wind an intent, as if it deliberately chooses to murder his love, thus endowing an inanimate thin with human characteristics. What is the term for this literary device?

Major scriptures of Hinduism include the Vedas and Upanishads, the Agamas, and the ______________.

What is the name of man who became known as The Buddha?

For whom did Whitman write O Captain! My Captain!?