Nursing Elites

1. What literary device is used in the line 'The sea whispered secrets to the shore'?

• A. Alliteration
• B. Personification
• C. Onomatopoeia
• D. Hyperbole

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Personification. Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things. In this sentence, the sea is given the human ability to whisper, which is a human trait, thus personifying the sea. The other options are incorrect for this specific sentence: Alliteration refers to the repetition of initial consonant sounds, Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate sounds, and Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

2. Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun?

• A. If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs.
• B. When we support patients in these ways, the hospital's mission is accomplished.
• C. Take personal items to the front desk once you are finished.
• D. This hospital has some problems, no doubt.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A, 'theirs,' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership. In this sentence, 'theirs' shows possession by referring to something belonging to the patient. Choices B, C, and D do not contain possessive pronouns. Choice B uses the possessive form 'hospital's,' but it is a possessive noun, not a pronoun. Choice C uses 'personal items,' where 'personal' is an adjective and 'items' is a noun. Choice D does not include any possessive pronouns or possessive nouns.

3. In literature, the phrase 'a bold new world' is an example of

• A. Hyperbole
• B. Oxymoron
• C. Simile
• D. Metaphor

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'a bold new world' is a metaphor. Metaphors make direct comparisons between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' In this case, 'a bold new world' is not meant to be taken literally but is used to convey the idea of a fresh, innovative, and adventurous situation. It goes beyond a mere exaggeration (hyperbole), a contradictory phrase (oxymoron), or a comparison using 'like' or 'as' (simile), making 'metaphor' the correct choice in this context.

4. Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• A. The storm, which included three days of rain, was very strong, and it left half the city flooded.
• B. Each of the cars needs to be examined for damage by a mechanic; they may need repairs.
• C. The number of people who had to evacuate hasn’t been confirmed, but it is small.
• D. Many people were able to take advantage of shelters, where they were kept safe from the storm.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Sentence C correctly maintains the pronoun-antecedent agreement. In this sentence, the antecedent is 'number of people,' and the pronoun 'it' is used to refer back to this antecedent. The singular pronoun 'it' matches the singular antecedent 'number,' making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'storm.' Choice B is incorrect as it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'each of the cars.' Choice D is incorrect because it uses the singular pronoun 'he or she' to refer back to the plural antecedent 'many people.' This creates a lack of agreement between the pronoun and its antecedent.

5. Which of the following sentences is correct?

• A. I asked Scott, 'How was your day?'
• B. Scott said, 'It was awesome.'
• C. He claimed, "My history presentation was great!"
• D. I said, 'That's wonderful!'

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer because it properly uses quotation marks to indicate a direct quote within the sentence ('My history presentation was great!'). Choices A, B, and D contain direct quotes but fail to use quotation marks, making them incorrect. In choice A, the direct question 'How was your day?' should be enclosed in quotation marks. In choice B, the direct quote 'It was awesome.' should also be enclosed in quotation marks. In choice D, the direct statement 'That's wonderful!' should be enclosed in quotation marks.

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