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?

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

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

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

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

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

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Which century does 19th-century literature refer to?

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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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