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19th-Century Literature Quiz
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19th-Century Literature Quiz

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Which century does 19th-century literature refer to?

  • 17th century
  • 18th century
  • 20th century
  • 19th century (correct)
  • What does the English word 'novel' derive from?

  • Italian (correct)
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Who is considered the first English novelist?

  • Daniel Defoe (correct)
  • Jane Austen
  • Charles Dickens
  • William Shakespeare
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 elements of a novel?

    <p>Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of 19th-century novels?

    <p>Thickly plotted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language does the English word 'novel' derive from?

    <p>Italian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 elements of a novel?

    <p>Purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social class is mainly depicted in 19th-century novels?

    <p>Middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a theme commonly found in 19th-century novels?

    <p>Nature and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which century does 19th-century literature refer to?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    19th-Century Literature

    • 19th-century literature refers to the literature of the 1800s.

    Origins of the Word "Novel"

    • The English word "novel" derives from the Latin word "novus," meaning new.

    First English Novelist

    • Daniel Defoe is considered the first English novelist.

    Elements of a Novel

    • There are 9 elements of a novel, but "poetry" is NOT one of them.
    • There are 9 elements of a novel, but "drama" is NOT one of them.

    Characteristics of 19th-Century Novels

    • One characteristic of 19th-century novels is that they are often lengthy and detailed.

    Social Class in 19th-Century Novels

    • The middle class is mainly depicted in 19th-century novels.

    Themes in 19th-Century Novels

    • "Space exploration" is NOT a theme commonly found in 19th-century novels.

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    Test your knowledge of 19th-century literature and the origins of the term "novel" with this quiz. Answer true or false questions and choose the correct answer to showcase your understanding of this literary genre.

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