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1
The primary subject of a work of art or literature is the
motif
genre
hubris
theme
2
Magical realism can be defined as
The events described did not occur.
Having to do with supernatural events in an unrealistic setting.
Magical elements existing within a realistic setting.
Having a setting not at all similar to everyday reality.
3
The point in the story or play when the action reaches its highest emotional peak is called the
resolution
exposition
fallling action
climax
4
What is true about symbols?
A symbol has photographic reality.
A symbol is about still life.
A symbol includes sequential images.
A symbol is an object that represents a deeper idea.
5
Existentialism is the philosophy asserting that people’s fates are
determined by free will
predetermined by a higher being.
meaningless.
predictable based on past behavior.
6
A work of literature using the pronouns "I," "we," and "our" is considered
a first person narrative
a second person narrative
a third person narrative
an omniscient narrative
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_____ is a figure of speech in which a word that is used to signify one thing is used to signify another.
Myth
Resolution
genre
Metaphor
8
Creative non-fiction is a genre that
is exclusive to contemporary literature.
uses literary elements to convey a factually accurate story.
is based in fact but includes creative fictional embellishments.
is not based on actual occurrences.
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__________ focuses on the literature produced by colonizers and those who were/arecolonized.
Modernism
Existentialism
Post-colonialism
Imperialism
10
Which of the following is considered imagery?
Words showing satire.
Words with supportng points.
Words that stimulate the senses.
Words with opposition in the story.
11
The literary term for a work that attacks a convention or institution is called
Tragic-Comedy
Realism
Satire
Drama
12
In a work of fiction, stream of consciousness is defined as
an expression of the author’s feelings about a character.
thoughts a character has that are shared through dialogue
the narrator speaking directly to the audience.
words and thoughts that flow in the minds of the characters.
13
The 20 th century movement associated with a change from the traditional ways of interacting with the world is
Modernism
Colonialism
post modernism
imperialism
14
Modern authors depend on the following concepts in their works:
innovation
Criticism of the culture and politics in their country
Traditional literature in their country
traditional formats
15
Post-modern and modern periods of literature saw a surge in the publishing of
romantic poetry.
multicultural authors and poets.
figurative speech.
wartime literature.
16
What shows the beginning of a story?
Resolution
Rising Action
Falling Action
Exposition
17
A literary term that illustrates the contrast between appearance and reality is
foreshadowing
jargon
irony
internal rhyme
18
When the primary meaning of a work is created by the reader, we call this
reader deconstructive criticism.
reader allegorical criticism.
reader response criticism.
reader psychoanalytic criticism.
19
The protagonist is the
most optimistic character
oldest character
most real character
the main character
20
What shows the end of a story?
Exposition
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
21
What are the events that happen before the climax?
Resolution
Falling Action
Rising Action
Exposition
22
The manner, mood, or pervading attitude established by writers is a story’s
tone
form
aside
tragedy
23
What are the events that happen after the climax?
Rising Action
Resolution
Falling Action
Exposition
24
Criticism which analyzes the representation of women in literature is called
Gender specific
Victorian
Feminist
Cultural