Book Review: Green Days by the River by Michael Anthony

Green Days by the River by Michael Anthony is a coming-of-age novel set in Trinidad and Tobago. Originally published in 1967, the novel has become a classic in Caribbean literature. The story follows the life of its protagonist, Shell, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence, love, and societal expectations in a rural Caribbean community. One of the strengths of…

Commonly Used Figurative Devices Explained

Figurative devices are literary tools that writers use to go beyond the literal meaning of words and create a more vivid and imaginative picture in the reader’s mind. Here are explanations of some common figurative devices: Simile: Definition: A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” Example: Her smile was…

Poetry Comprehension Quiz with Answers

Here’s a poetry comprehension passage along with a multiple-choice quiz. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions by selecting the correct option. The correct answers are provided at the end. Poem: Whispers of the Wind In the quiet dusk, where the sun retires, The wind whispers secrets, igniting fires. Through rustling leaves and meadows wide, It spins tales of…

Comprehension Passage-Persuasion-Multiple Choice with Answers

Here’s a persuasive comprehension passage along with a multiple-choice quiz. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions by selecting the correct option. The correct answers are provided at the end. Passage: Plastic pollution is a growing environmental crisis that demands immediate attention. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans, harming marine life and…

Comprehension Passage Quiz- Multiple Choice-Narrative Passage

Here’s a multiple-choice comprehension passage quiz. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions by selecting the correct option. The correct answers are provided at the end. Passage: Once upon a time in the quaint village of Willowbrook, there lived a young girl named Emily. Emily was known for her insatiable curiosity and love for adventure. One day, while exploring…