Does a writer of a work really intend to put all types of literary elements into his/her work?

Unless explicitly stated, no one knows for certain.

If a sidekick dies or suffers, what may be the reason?

The protagonist needs to learn a lesson.

Which of the following is/are elements of a quest? (two answers)

a quester, a place to go, and a stated reason to go there, challenges and trials en route and a real reason to go there

Finish this sentence: The stated reason for a quest is...

... never the real reason for the quest

Why do so many writers use and quote Shakespeare?

Because he's stuck in their heads more than anything else.

Which of the following is true of characters?

They are products of a writer's and a reader's imagination.

What can snow represent in literature?

clean, stark, severe, warm, and insulating

What are the four great struggles of the human being?

man vs. nature, God, man, and self

Why do so many writers allude to fairy tales in their works?

Because it's a common body of works most readers recognize.

When you find a literary allusion, what is your chief concern?

How the allusion functions for the work you find it in.

types of characters, plot rhythms, chapter structures, and point-of-view limitations are all:

the conventions of stories and novels

What is the "key" to analytical reading?

finding the patterns, routines, and archetypes at work

What can fog represent in literature?

mental, ethical, and/or physical confusion and/or blindness

What are some things rain can represent in literature?

cleansing, restoration, renewal, misery, and spring

What can a rainbow represent in literature?

a divine promise and peace between heaven and earth

Which of the following is NOT an essential of a vampire story?

stormy weather and a Gothic setting

How do memory, symbol, and pattern affect the reading of literature?

They help you find the deeper meaning of a work.

If proof of an author's intent is nearly impossible, what should readers focus on?

What the author did & what readers can discover in the work

What do Biblical allusions do for a piece of literature?

highlight disparity between the religious and contemporary

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Mrs. Matuska's Sr. AP: How to Read Everything Like a Professor Ch. 1-10 Unit Review

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1
Does a writer of a work really intend to put all types of literary elements into his/her work?
No, it is always a complete coincidence.
It doesn't matter. What's important is what the reader sees.
Yes, of course.
Unless explicitly stated, no one knows for certain.
2
If a sidekick dies or suffers, what may be the reason?
The sidekick was becoming more central than the protagonist.
The author needs a way to demonstrate the antagonist's might
The author enjoys tormenting his/her readers.
The protagonist needs to learn a lesson.
3
Which literary device features prominently in the use of Shakespeare and any prior writer?
irony
rhetoric
symbolism
sarcasm
4
Which of the following is/are elements of a quest? (two answers)
a mentor, a jester, and other stock archetype characters
a quester, a place to go, and a stated reason to go there
miscommunication and multiple weddings
challenges and trials en route and a real reason to go there
5
a set of conventions and patterns, codes and rules employed when dealing with a literary work
the form of literature
the grammar of literature
the genre of literature
the canon of literature
6
Finish this sentence: The stated reason for a quest is...
... only one of many hidden reasons for the quest
... never the real reason for the quest
... the only reason for the quest
... only one of the reasons for the quest
7
How does Foster define "myth"?
a collection of cultural belief stories
a collection of cultural religious traditions
a body of stories that matter
a body of stories that impact a culture
8
Why do so many writers use and quote Shakespeare?
Because he had such a long-lasting affect on literature.
Because he's stuck in their heads more than anything else.
Because he's an ideal model to pattern works after.
Because they are all hacks who lack originality.
9
Which of the following is true of characters?
They are tools writers use to convey a message or a meaning.
They are superficial elements of a literary work.
They are only significant within the world of the story.
They are products of a writer's and a reader's imagination.
10
What can snow represent in literature?
mental, ethical, and/or physical confusion and/or blindness
cleansing, restoration, renewal, misery, and spring
divine promises and spiritual quests fulfilled
clean, stark, severe, warm, and insulating
11
True/False: Weather is always just weather.
False
True
12
True/False: There is no such thing as a wholly original work of literature.
True
False
13
the ongoing interaction between poems and stories that deepens/enriches the reading experience
symbolism
layered plots
intertextuality
sub-context and foreshadowing
14
What are the four great struggles of the human being?
man vs. nature, God, man, and self
none of these options
man vs. external and internal forces
man vs. the physical, spiritual, and extra-terrestrial
15
Why do so many writers allude to fairy tales in their works?
Because everyone loves a sense of magic and wonder.
Because they started as fan art and became popular.
Because it's a common body of works most readers recognize.
Because the writers lack originality.
16
When you find a literary allusion, what is your chief concern?
How the allusion functions in the original context.
The intent of the allusion as determined by the author
How the allusion functions for the work you find it in.
How the allusion resonates with the modern audience.
17
types of characters, plot rhythms, chapter structures, and point-of-view limitations are all:
symbols of stories and novels
the genres of stories and novels
the stereotypes of stories and novels
the conventions of stories and novels
18
a master list of works that matter in some important way
the literary genre
the International Registry
the Library of Congress
the literary canon
19
What is the "key" to analytical reading?
critiquing the work's form and content
debating about the author's style
finding the patterns, routines, and archetypes at work
understanding the author's expressed purpose
20
the story of a trip taken by a character to achieve a goal
a quest
an expedition
a trial
a voyage
21
Selfishness, exploitation, & the refusal to respect the autonomy of other people all represent:
forces the protagonist must overcome
the ideal antagonist
motley plot structures
vampirism
22
What can fog represent in literature?
mental, ethical, and/or physical confusion and/or blindness
misery, spring, and renewal
stubbornness and/or inability to change
warmth, insulation, and cleansing
23
Finish this sentence: Characters are not
expendable
people
important
reliable
24
What are some things rain can represent in literature?
cleansing, restoration, renewal, misery, and spring
amnesia, loss of identity, cleansing, and spring
loss, mourning, restoration, and renewal
death, misery, despair, and starting over
25
What is the most important thing characters can do?
argue
change
stagnate
doe
26
a sense that there's something meaningful beyond the simple meaning of a work's words
resilience
resonance
reverberation
symbiosis
27
What can a rainbow represent in literature?
a divine promise and peace between heaven and earth
unity of classes, races, or other divisions within the work
the passing of a character from death to the afterlife
the acceptance of alternative beliefs and/or lifestyles
28
Which of the following is NOT an essential of a vampire story?
continuance of old life force and end of young victim
stormy weather and a Gothic setting
an older figure representing corrupt/outworn values
a virgin (female) & stripping away of youth, virtue, etc.
29
How do memory, symbol, and pattern affect the reading of literature?
They help you critique the work's form and content.
They help you understand what your teacher wants you to say.
They help you distinguish the work's hidden meaning
They help you find the deeper meaning of a work.
30
True/False: There is only one story.
False
True
31
If proof of an author's intent is nearly impossible, what should readers focus on?
Whatever the reader wants the story to mean.
Discovering as much as they can about the writer's intent.
What the author did & what readers can discover in the work
The immediate results of the story and its effects.
32
What do Biblical allusions do for a piece of literature?
highlight archetypes and hidden symbolism
highlight disparity between the religious and contemporary
perpetuate stereotypes and the oppression of individualism
date the work and make it feel archaic
33
Complete this sentence: Whenever people eat or drink together...
... it's a guaranteed good time.
... it's just a meal.
... it's communion.
... it's a party.

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