Finish the quote: All the world’s a stage, ....

and all the men and women merely players

What tool does Foster claim to use to understand if the story might have an external and larger influence?

"Resonance test", the words appear to go beyond, alluding to bigger texts

According to Foster, which of the following is a reason authors cite Shakespeare in their work?

Shakespeare is a good source of well-written quotes

Foster's main argument in Chapter 6: ...Or the Bible was:

Many writers include biblical references, whether they know it or not.

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1
Diction is...
a word's meaning
word choice
to speak
the origin of a word
2
Shakespeare provides figures that have been referenced in more modern texts...this is known as:
intertextuality
magnifying
kaleidoscoping
modernization
3
Finish the quote: All the world’s a stage, ....
and thou art solely an actor
and we the pawns of a great scheme
and all the men and women merely players
and all the men and women merely actors
4
What tool does Foster claim to use to understand if the story might have an external and larger influence?
"Prevalance test", the repeated words imply something important
"Residence test", the words reside in a deeper realm of meaning
"Resonance test", the words appear to go beyond, alluding to bigger texts
"Essence test", the words in their exact meaning is the only understanding.
5
According to Foster, which of the following is a reason authors cite Shakespeare in their work?
Shakespeare makes you seem educated
Only educated people will understand your references
Shakespeare will ensure your passage is read
Shakespeare is a good source of well-written quotes
6
In Ch.6, What kind of forms do biblical references take?
structural and reliable
conceptual and physical
atemporal and archetypal
idealogical and tangible
7
According to Foster, what is something that gives Shakespeare his credibility?
Shakespeare is hilarious
Shakespeare’s work was so popular it became fact
He is extremely well-known
He was a literary genius
8
Some Bible stories are reenacted in modern texts to portray similar emotions and lessons as those in the Bible.
True
False
9
Foster's main argument in Chapter 6: ...Or the Bible was:
The "residence test" is helpful in understanding an underlying influence.
The Bible is the source of every story.
Many writers include biblical references, whether they know it or not.
The story of the Prodigal son is very popular in American Literature.
10
In Ch.5, Why does Foster say Shakespeare is so commonly referenced?
he was royalty
his diction
he wrote a lot
he's popular
11
What story is comparable to the Story of Adam and Eve in regards to having a loss of innocence?
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Araby by James Joyce
1984 by George Orwell
Macbeth by Shakespeare
12
Most writers take shakespearean language and add a little spice to it.
False
True

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