Question 1

In literature,what term is used to describe the overriding idea of a work that also shapes the other elements?&#10;A) theme&#10;B) character&#10;C) plot&#10;D) symbol

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The term "theme" is used to describe the overriding idea of a work that also shapes the other elements such as character, plot, and symbol. It is the central message conveyed by the author through the story and often reflects on universal experiences and truths.

Question 2

Chaucer's Canterbury tales is what form of poetry?&#10;A) epic&#10;B) narrative&#10;C) lyric&#10;D) dramatic

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Canterbury Tales is a narrative poem, made up of a collection of stories told by various pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury.

Question 3

A fable differs from a folktale due to what element?&#10;A) morality&#10;B) sexuality&#10;C) psychology&#10;D) epistolary

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The key element that sets fables apart from folktales is their emphasis on teaching a moral lesson or message. Fables often feature anthropomorphic animals or other non-human characters and use their actions and dialogue to teach a lesson about virtues like honesty, hard work, or kindness. Folktales, on the other hand, may have a broader range of themes and storytelling styles and may not always have a clear moral message.

Question 4

In poetry,this term refers to the flow of sounds through accents and syllables.&#10;A) imagery&#10;B) rhythm&#10;C) metaphor&#10;D) hyperbole

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Rhythm refers to the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a poem, creating a musical or rhythmic quality to the language.

Question 5

From The Vedas,Hymn 1: Agni,is an example of what form of literature?&#10;A) sacred scriptures&#10;B) essay&#10;C) biography&#10;D) hagiography

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The Vedas are considered the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, and Agni is one of the hymns found within them. Therefore, Agni is an example of sacred scriptures literature.

Question 6

What form of literature emanates from the author's imagination?&#10;A) nonfiction&#10;B) drama&#10;C) comedy&#10;D) fiction

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Fiction is a form of literature that comes from the imagination of the author. It is a story that did not really happen, but was created by the author's mind. Nonfiction, on the other hand, is based on real events and people, while drama and comedy can be based on real or imagined situations, but are usually written in a scripted format for performance.

Question 7

A ballad is different from an epic poem in that it is&#10;A) longer&#10;B) dramatic&#10;C) sung&#10;D) romantic

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A ballad is typically sung, while an epic poem is generally recited or read.

Question 8

What form of poetry was originally meant to be sung,creating an intense impression of the personal emotion of the poet?&#10;A) lyric&#10;B) dramatic&#10;C) sonnet&#10;D) narrative

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Lyric poetry was originally meant to be sung, often accompanied by a musical instrument such as a lyre. It focuses on the personal emotions and experiences of the poet, creating an intense impression on the reader or listener. Examples of lyric poetry include sonnets, odes, and elegies.

Question 9

This form of literature includes accounts of the lives of saints and other religious figure.&#10;A) sonnet&#10;B) hagiography&#10;C) biography&#10;D) nonfiction novel

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Hagiography is a form of literature that includes accounts of the lives of saints and other religious figures. Sonnets are a type of poetry, biography is a broader category of literature encompassing all types of life stories, and nonfiction novels typically tell a true story in novel-like form but may not be focused specifically on religious figures.

Question 10

In literature,what term is used to define the structure of work and also creates unity?&#10;A) theme&#10;B) denouement&#10;C) tone&#10;D) plot

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The term used to define the structure of work and creates unity is the plot. The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story and determines the way the story is structured. It creates unity by providing coherence and direction to the story. The other options, theme, denouement, and tone, all contribute to the overall meaning and effect of the story, but they do not define the structure or create unity in the same way that the plot does.

Question 11

Sacred scriptures are what form of literature?&#10;A) fiction&#10;B) biography&#10;C) poetry&#10;D) nonfiction

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Question 12

What form of fiction is best described as evoking an atmosphere of mystery and terror?&#10;A) Gothic&#10;B) Picaresque&#10;C) Psychological&#10;D) Sentimental

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Question 13

Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice (1813)is what classification of fiction?&#10;A) picaresque&#10;B) manners&#10;C) historical&#10;D) psychological

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Question 14

What form of literature is based on fact rather than imagination?&#10;A) nonfiction&#10;B) fiction&#10;C) poetry&#10;D) manners

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Question 15

First person singular,third person singular and third person omniscient describe what technical device used in fiction?&#10;A) character&#10;B) theme&#10;C) point of view&#10;D) plot

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Question 16

What literature form is divided into three major types: narrative,dramatic and lyric?&#10;A) poetry&#10;B) prose&#10;C) nonfiction&#10;D) sonnet

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Question 17

Greek poet,Aesop,is best known for writing what kind of short stories?&#10;A) folklore&#10;B) prose&#10;C) fables&#10;D) manners

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Question 18

The use of language to take words beyond their literal meaning?&#10;A) figures&#10;B) imagery&#10;C) rhythm&#10;D) symbol

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Question 19

Petrarchan and Shakespearean literature represent what form of poetry?&#10;A) narrative&#10;B) dramatic&#10;C) monologue&#10;D) sonnet

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Question 20

Traditionally,literature falls into which of the following two categories?&#10;A) poetry and prose&#10;B) fiction and nonfiction&#10;C) historical and sentimental&#10;D) utilitarian and creative

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Question 21

Compare dramatic poetry to narrative poetry.Include an example of each.

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Question 22

Explain the difference between Petrachan (Italian)and Shakespearean (English)lyric poetry.Provide an example of each type.

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Question 23

Discuss the theme and imagery of Phillis Wheatley's poem On Virtue.

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Question 24

List the varieties of meter in poetic rhythm.Include a poem that exemplifies one of the types of meter.

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Question 25

In poetry,a form of sound structure that repeats an initial sound for effect.&#10;A) alliteration&#10;B) assonance&#10;C) consonance&#10;D) rhyme

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Question 26

In poetry,when a word is used without change or extension of meaning.&#10;A) literal&#10;B) figurative&#10;C) metaphor&#10;D) accentual

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Question 27

What form of nonfiction takes basic stories and expands them for illustrative purposes and to create interest?&#10;A) speech&#10;B) drama&#10;C) biography&#10;D) anecdote

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Question 28

In poetry,a form of sound structure that uses a similarity among vowels but not consonants.&#10;A) assonance&#10;B) consonance&#10;C) rhyme&#10;D) alliteration

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Question 29

Typically this form of nonfiction tells a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue.&#10;A) biography&#10;B) drama&#10;C) character essay&#10;D) familiar essay

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Question 30

Discuss Alice Walker's contribution to American literature? What novel best supports her contribution?

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Question 31

Explain the use of allegory in Christina Rosetti's poem,Uphill (1858).

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Question 32

Frequently occurring in love poetry,this literary device refers to intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect.&#10;A) hyperbole&#10;B) personification&#10;C) allegory&#10;D) metaphor

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Deck 5: Literature