Question 1

In the study of literary History, Holinshed's Chronicles would constitute

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Holinshed's Chronicles are considered a source for many of Shakespeare's plays, providing historical context and narratives that Shakespeare and other authors could draw upon for their works.

Question 2

Wellek and Warren's Theory of Literature does not contain a chapter on

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Wellek and Warren's "Theory of Literature" does not include a specific chapter on thematology, which is the study of themes and motifs in literature. The book covers a wide range of topics related to literary theory, but thematology is not singled out as a separate chapter.

Question 3

The author of the essay "The Tradition of Traditions" is

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Rene Wellek is the author of the essay "The Tradition of Traditions."

Question 4

"What is world literature?" is written by

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David Damrosch is the author of "What is World Literature?", a book that explores the concept of world literature in the context of globalization and cultural exchange.

Question 5

The phrase "leaves dancing" is an example of ________.

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The phrase "leaves dancing" is an example of pathetic fallacy, which attributes human qualities or emotions to nature or inanimate objects. In this case, "dancing" is a human activity attributed to leaves.

Question 6

Who wrote "Theory of Literature"?

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"Theory of Literature" was written by Rene Wellek and Austin Warren, who are well-known figures in the field of literary theory and criticism.

Question 7

Literature is a ________ of life.

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Literature is often considered a mirror, reflection, and presentation of life, capturing its complexities, emotions, and experiences in various forms.

Question 8

The five traits of a tragic hero do NOT include:

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Question 9

What is a chorus in Greek theater?

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The chorus in Greek theater serves as a narrator, providing background information, commenting on the action, and addressing the audience directly to offer insights and reflections on the play's events.

Question 10

What is a tragic hero?

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A tragic hero is a character in literature who makes a mistake or has a fatal flaw that ultimately leads to their downfall or destruction. This concept is a cornerstone of many classical and modern tragedies.

Question 11

What emotions are tragic heroes supposed to elicit in an audience?

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Tragic heroes are designed to elicit pity and fear in the audience, as these emotions are central to the experience of tragedy according to Aristotle's definition in his Poetics.

Question 12

'Authority forgets a dying king' is an example of

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This line personifies 'authority' by attributing it the human characteristic of forgetting, which is something non-human entities cannot do.

Question 13

The term 'Onomatopoeia ' and 'Oxymoron' came from

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Both terms originate from Greek. "Onomatopoeia" comes from the Greek words "onoma" (name) and "poiein" (to make), meaning a word that imitates the sound it represents. "Oxymoron" comes from "oxys" (sharp) and "moros" (foolish), indicating a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

Question 14

"A lovelier flower on Earth was never sown" has the figure of speech called

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This line is an example of hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Here, the exaggeration is about the unparalleled beauty of the flower, suggesting it's the most beautiful that has ever existed.

Question 15

Which of the following is a direct address either to an absent person or to an abstract or inanimate entity?

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Apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker directly addresses someone who is not present or is dead, or speaks to an inanimate object.

Question 16

Pun is a play on words that are similar

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect. These plays on words often rely on similar sounds (homophones) but have distinctly different meanings.

Question 17

Which of the following words show oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms. "Sweet Pain" fits this definition as it juxtaposes the positive adjective "sweet" with the negative noun "pain," creating a paradoxical effect.

Question 18

Which figures of speech are employed in this line? " O Wild west wind, thou breathe of Autumn's being"

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Question 19

which figures of speech are used " His honor rooted in dishonor stood. And faithful unfaithful kept him falsely true"

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The phrases "faithful unfaithful" and "falsely true" are examples of oxymorons, where contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences has figures of speech called 'Apostrophe?

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Apostrophe is a figure of speech where the speaker addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing. Sentence A) "O Death! here is thy sting" is an example of apostrophe because it addresses Death as if it were present and capable of being spoken to.

Quiz 2: Literary History, Theory of Literature, and Figures of Speech