What is important about biblical references such as garden, serpent, plagues, flood, loaves, fishes, forty days?

They are examples of biblical allusions

How does rain contribute to the atmosphere and mood in a story?

By creating a sense of fear and danger

What is the purpose of the biblical references in the story of Sonny and his brother?

To deepen the emotional impact of the story

What does the use of the phrase 'like the very cup of trembling' in 'Sonny's Blues' suggest?

It alludes to a biblical reference

How does diversification of the canon impact modern writers?

It allows for a wider range of voices/perspectives to be represented

What is the purpose of naming characters in literature?

To convey messages about the character or story

What is one thing writers can do with readerly knowledge of source texts?

Use elements of the old story to add depth to their own narratives

What are the two categories of violence in literature discussed in the reading?

Authorial violence and narrative violence

Why do authors rarely introduce violence straightforwardly in literature?

B/c violence can represent psychological/historical/social concerns.

What is the advantage of using popular fairy tales in writing?

They engage readers with familiar characters and plots

What is the difference between authorial violence and narrative violence?

Authorial violence is by the author - narrative violence is in the story

What is the connection between myth and religion?

Myth and religion sometimes cause trouble

What effect can rain have on a character?

Make them repentant and transformed

What does the author suggest about the meanings of violence in literature?

Violence in literature can have multiple meanings.

What is the role of myth in literature?

Myth enriches and enhances the reading experience

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What is important about biblical references such as garden, serpent, plagues, flood, loaves, fishes, forty days?
They are examples of biblical allusions
They reflect the influence of religion on literature
They represent biblical motifs
They serve as symbols of loss of innocence
2
In the reading, the author mentions the story of Adam and Eve as an example of:
the use of irony in modern texts
a loss-of-innocence story
a biblical motif
the significance of naming characters in literature
3
How does rain contribute to the atmosphere and mood in a story?
By creating a sense of fear and danger
By adding a sense of tranquility and peace
By intensifying the plot
By making people scared of drowning
4
What is the purpose of the biblical references in the story of Sonny and his brother?
To create a sense of irony in the narrative
To critique the use of jazz music in the story
To provide a historical context for the characters' actions
To deepen the emotional impact of the story
5
What literary device is often associated with rainbows?
Symbolism
Irony
Foreshadowing
Personification
6
What does the use of the phrase 'like the very cup of trembling' in 'Sonny's Blues' suggest?
It signifies the narrator's acceptance of his brother
It foreshadows the next song Sonny will play
It represents the pain and redemption of the narrator
It alludes to a biblical reference
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How does diversification of the canon impact modern writers?
It promotes a homogenous literary culture
It allows for a wider range of voices/perspectives to be represented
It limits the creativity and originality of modern writers
It discourages writers from using old stories in their narratives
8
What is the purpose of naming characters in literature?
To add complexity to the plot
To convey religious beliefs
To establish historical context
To convey messages about the character or story
9
What is one thing writers can do with readerly knowledge of source texts?
Use elements of the old story to add depth to their own narratives
Reinforce the original story without any changes
Ignore the original story completely
Create subversive, feminist revisions
10
What are the two categories of violence in literature discussed in the reading?
Authorial violence and narrative violence
Violence against others and violence against oneself
Physical violence and emotional violence
Violence in fiction and violence in non-fiction
11
Why do authors rarely introduce violence straightforwardly in literature?
Because violence is not an effective tool for conveying deeper meaning.
B/c violence can represent psychological/historical/social concerns.
Because violence is not significant in literature.
Because violence is too difficult to write about.
12
In literature, biblical allusions can be used to ________.
convey religious beliefs
create irony
establish historical context
add complexity to the plot
13
What is the advantage of using popular fairy tales in writing?
They engage readers with familiar characters and plots
They impress readers with complex allusions
They create ambiguity and confusion
They add depth and texture to the story
14
What is the difference between authorial violence and narrative violence?
Authorial violence occurs off-page, while narrative violence occurs on-page
Authorial violence is by the author - narrative violence is in the story
There is no difference between authorial violence and narrative violence
Authorial violence is in the story, - narrative violence is by the author
15
What is the connection between myth and religion?
Myth and religion are both untrue
Myth and religion have no connection
Myth and religion sometimes cause trouble
Myth and religion are the same thing
16
What effect can rain have on a character?
Make them happy and content
Make them repentant and transformed
Make them sick and tired
Make them angry and confused
17
What does the author suggest about the meanings of violence in literature?
Violence in literature can have multiple meanings.
Violence in literature is always cut-and-paste.
Violence in literature is always symbolic.
Violence in literature always has a single, straightforward meaning.
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What is the role of myth in literature?
Myth is a source of material for literary creators
Myth is irrelevant in literature
Myth is only used by modern writers
Myth enriches and enhances the reading experience

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