Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What does "caesura" refer to in literature?

The protagonist's journey.

The main conflict of a story.

The interruption of a line of verse for poetic effect.

Caesura in literature refers to the intentional pause or break in a line of verse for dramatic or poetic effect. It is used to create a rhythmic flow in poetry and can help emphasize certain words or ideas. The other options are incorrect, as they do not relate to the concept of caesura in literature. A refers to the hero's journey, B refers to the central problem in a story, and D refers to a figure of speech used for comparison. None of these options specifically address the use or purpose of caesura in literature.

A figure of speech that implies comparison.

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