21st Century Literary Works Quiz

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What type of fiction typically features societies with oppressive government rules?

Dystopian fiction (correct)

Hypertext poetry

Steampunk

Utopian fiction

In which genre do stories typically feature advanced technology in a decaying society?

Flash fiction

Space opera

Space western

Cyberpunk (correct)

Which genre combines elements of science fiction with western themes?

Steampunk

Dystopian fiction

Space western (correct)

Utopian fiction

What defines flash fiction?

Micro fiction not exceeding 1500 words Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fiction often uses steam-powered machinery?

Steampunk Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in writing literary analysis?

Read the book and then read it again Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of hypertext poetry and fiction?

Navigation through sections on a computer screen Signup and view all the answers

Which step involves providing textual evidence to support the thesis?

Assemble textual evidence Signup and view all the answers

In what context would authors typically employ satire?

Utopian fiction Signup and view all the answers

What common theme is often explored in space operas?

Romance and adventure Signup and view all the answers

Which author is known for the book 'The Gift of Rain'?

Tan Twan Eng Signup and view all the answers

Which book is written by Margaret Atwood?

Oryx and Crake Signup and view all the answers

What genre is described as often referred to as 'literature of ideas'?

Science Fiction Signup and view all the answers

Which Latin American author wrote 'The Feast of the Goat'?

Mario Vargas Llosa Signup and view all the answers

Which author is associated with the book 'Half of a Yellow Sun'?

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Signup and view all the answers

Which book is NOT written by Kim Thuy?

Narcopolis Signup and view all the answers

What type of fiction involves secret knowledge or hidden abilities?

Supernatural Fiction Signup and view all the answers

Which author is known for 'Ghostwritten'?

David Mitchell Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the influential novel 'The Handmaid's Tale'?

Margaret Atwood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

21st Century Literary Modules

Representative texts and authors from Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa are covered
Tan Twan Eng authored "The Gift of Rain" and "The Garden of Evening Mists"
Musharraf All Farooqi wrote "The Story of a Widow", "Between Clay and Dust", "Tik-tik", and "The Master of Time"
Jeet Thayil's works include "These Errors are Correct," "Apocalypso," and "Narcopolis"
Kim Thuy authored "Ru"
Jonathan Safran Foer wrote "Eating Animals", "Everything is Illuminated", and "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"
Sara Gruen authored "Ape House," "Water for Elephants," and "Riding Lessons"
Margaret Atwood's publications include "Oryx and Crake," "The Handmaid's Tale," and "The Blind Assassin"
Valeria Luiselli wrote "Faces in the Crowd" and "The Story of My Teeth"
Ian McEwan authored "First Love," "Last Rites," "Atonement," and "Saturday"
David Mitchell wrote "Ghostwritten," "Cloud Atlas," and "The Bone Clocks"
Zadie Smith's works include "White Teeth" and "On Beauty"
Delphine de Vigan authored "No and Me," "The Booksellers' Prize," and "Nothing holds back the night"
Isabel Allende's works include "The House of the Spirits" and "City of the Beasts"
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's works include "100 Years of Solitude," "Love in Time of Cholera"
Mario Vargas Llosa's works include "The Feast of the Goat," "Death in the Andes," and "In Praise of the Stepmother"
Patricio Pron wrote "My Father's Ghost is Climbing in the Rain"
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's works include "Purple Hibiscus," "Half of a Yellow Sun," and "The Thing Around Your Neck"
Aminatta Forna wrote "The Devil that Danced on Water" and "The Memory of Love"
Nadine Gordimer wrote "Burger's Daughter"
Alain Mabanckou authored "The Prize of the Five Francophone Continents," "Memoirs of a Porcupine," and "African Psycho"

21st Century Literary Genres

Science Fiction (Sci-Fi) is often referred to as "literature of ideas" or "speculative fiction"
Sci-Fi explores the possibilities of human societies and technologies
Fantasy Fiction draws inspiration from mythology and folklore, and often incorporates magic
Supernatural Fiction focuses on secret knowledge or hidden abilities like witchcraft or psychic abilities
Utopian Fiction depicts ideal societies, often satirically
Dystopian Fiction highlights problematic aspects of societies, often concerning things like government rules, poverty, or oppression
Space Opera is Sci-Fi set in outer space, focusing on conflict, romance, or adventure
Space Western combines Sci-Fi with Western genre elements
Cyberpunk contrasts advanced technology with less advanced, broken-down societies
Steampunk blends technology with steam-powered machinery
Hypertext Poetry/Fiction uses computer screens for navigation through stories
Flash Fiction presents short-short stories or micro-fiction, typically under 1500 words

How to Write Literary Analysis

Choose an element (character, theme, setting, conflict, or imagery) to focus on
Determine a question, which in part should be addressed by your thesis statement
Find evidence (textual quotes or examples) to support your thesis and the question you asked
Introduce statements that combine textual evidence and analysis in each step
Summarize your points in a conclusion

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Test your knowledge of significant literary works and authors from the 21st century, focusing on diverse regions including Asia, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. From Tan Twan Eng's evocative narratives to Margaret Atwood's impactful stories, this quiz covers a range of influential texts and their writers.