21st Century World Literature Quiz
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What distinguishes world literature from national literature?

  • World literature encompasses outstanding characteristics from various nations. (correct)
  • World literature is specific to one time period.
  • National literature includes works from many cultures.
  • National literature is accessible to people from different ethnicities.

    • Which of the following is NOT a prevalent theme in 21st Century World Literature?

  • Proliferation of vampires
  • Sorcery
  • Space and science fiction
  • Historical biographies (correct)

    • Which literary work is described as a classic that extolls love, inner beauty, and friendship?

  • The Little Prince (correct)
  • War and Peace
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • The Great Gatsby

    • What is a notable quote from The Little Prince?

    <p>&quot;What is essential is invisible to the eyes.&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines regional poets?

    <p>Writers limited to a specific region or nation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of writing has historically influenced Asian literature?

    <p>Philosophical and religious works (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What script is described as a calligraphic type utilized for official records in Chinese literature?

    <p>Lishu (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best categorizes Asian literature?

    <p>Categorized into Chinese, Japanese, and Indian literature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary movement in Latin America emerged in the late 19th century?

    <p>Modernismo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of an epic poem?

    <p>Long narrative about a hero and his deeds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is often considered a significant example of Middle English literature?

    <p>The Canterbury Tales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'Criollo' refers to which of the following in Latin America?

    <p>Locally born individuals with European ancestry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary style blends fantastical elements with everyday life?

    <p>Magic realism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period is described as the time of 'foundational fictions' in Latin American literature?

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

    What notable change in Latin America occurred after World War II regarding literature?

    <p>Emergence of a literary boom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining trait of post-Boom literature in Latin America?

    <p>Tendency towards irony and popular genres (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a Lushi poem?

    <p>Eight lines of five or seven syllables each (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes a Jueju?

    <p>It consists of four lines each with five or seven words. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Haiku?

    <p>A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many syllables does a Tanka poem contain?

    <p>31 syllables in five lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Renga known for?

    <p>A collaborative poetry genre with alternating stanzas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary theme of the epic poem Beowulf?

    <p>Heroism and loyalty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of Choka poetry?

    <p>Alternating lines of five and seven syllables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the end of the Old English period?

    <p>The Norman Conquest of 1066 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with Old English literature?

    <p>Use of rhyming couplets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Indian literature?

    <p>Written in a variety of vernacular languages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epic is considered the longest poem in history?

    <p>Mahabharata (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the arrival of the Normans influence the English language?

    <p>It introduced significant vocabulary and grammatical changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of literary work is the Panchatantra?

    <p>A collection of animal fables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of using kennings in Old English literature?

    <p>To enhance poetic expression and imagery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time did Middle English prevail in England and Wales?

    <p>1100 to 1500 AD (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dialect is NOT one of the four dialects of Old English?

    <p>Yorkshire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which languages are mentioned as being widely used for inter-ethnic communication in Africa?

    <p>Arabic, Somali, and Yoruba (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary genre flourished in African literature?

    <p>Poetry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Negritude primarily advocate for?

    <p>Self-affirmation of black culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of literature is referred to as 'orature'?

    <p>Traditional literature communicated orally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common theme in African literature?

    <p>Racial discrimination and human rights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary goal did Alioune Diop have for the journal 'Presence Africaine'?

    <p>To define African originality and modernize it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of oral literature mentioned?

    <p>Short stories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do epics in African oral literature typically recount?

    <p>The heroic exploits of ancestors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of praise poems?

    <p>To celebrate the outstanding qualities of an object (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes proverbs?

    <p>Concise statements that offer advice or commentary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main factors that led to the spread of literacy in Africa during the third wave?

    <p>Colonialism and missionary activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as written literature?

    <p>Oral traditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which critical reading strategy involves examining a reader's personal responses to the text?

    <p>Reflecting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do literatures of testimony differ from other forms of literature?

    <p>They include novels, plays, and poems from the 1950s and 60s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which critical reading strategy helps a reader understand the text's structure?

    <p>Making an Outline and Summary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be an example of literatures of revolt?

    <p>Novel and plays written in European languages by African authors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    21st Century Literature

    • World literature encompasses outstanding characteristics from various nations, unlike national literature which is specific to a country or time period.
    • World literature is accessible to many cultures, ethnicities, and societies.
    • Elements of world literature often include universal themes relatable across cultures, like love, family struggles, individual success, humanitarian values, tragedy, and life cycles.

    Elements of World Literature

    • Universal themes in 21st-century world literature include vampires, sorcery, space, and science fiction.
    • The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a classic novella emphasizing love, inner beauty, and friendship.

    Asian Literature

    • Asian literature encompasses various countries' written works spanning thousands of years.
    • Asian literature often reflects prevalent ideologies of its time.
    • Chinese literature includes fiction, philosophy, religion, poetry, and scientific writings.

    Chinese Literature

    • Lishu (clerical script) is a calligraphic script emphasizing line thickness variations.
    • Lushi is a form of eight-line Chinese poetry.
    • Jueju is a four-line Chinese quatrain.

    Japanese Literature

    • Japanese literature, less voluminous than Chinese, is comparable to Arabic, Persian, and Indian in age and variety.
    • Haiku is a three-line Japanese poem with 5-7-5 syllable structure.
    • Tanka is a 31-syllable Japanese poem in five lines.
    • Choka is a waka type poem with alternating 5 and 7 syllable lines.
    • Renga is a collaborative Japanese poetry in which alternating stanzas are written by different people.

    Indian Literature

    • Indian literature includes works from various languages (Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu).
    • Mahabharata is a long Sanskrit epic poem, considered a historical and dramatic text by Hindus.
    • Ramayana is a shorter Sanskrit epic poem than the Mahabharata.
    • Indian literature and drama often focus on family dynamics and relationships.
    • Panchatantra is a collection of Indian animal fables.

    English Literature

    Old English Characteristics

    • Old English literature features extensive use of case endings, mixtures of pagan and Christian thought, and kennings (poetic phrases).
    • Beowulf, the oldest known Old English poem, is an epic poem focusing on heroism and loyalty.

    Old, Middle, and Modern English Periods

    • Old English refers to the language from the 5th to the 11th century, influenced by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
    • Middle English spans the period from 1066 (Norman Conquest) to 1485.
    • Modern English followed the Middle English period.
    • The Norman Conquest brought French influence to the English language and culture, shaping Middle English literature.

    Geoffrey Chaucer

    • Geoffrey Chaucer is considered the father of English literature.
    • Canterbury Tales is a notable Middle English work.

    Literary Forms

    • Epic poems are long narrative poems focusing on heroes.
    • Sonnets are fourteen-line poems with specific rhyme schemes.
    • Dramas tell stories through dialogue, performed on stage.
    • Novels are long prose narratives focusing on fictional characters and events.

    Latin American Literature

    • Latin American literature includes oral and written works reflecting the region's cultural diversity, particularly in Spanish, Portuguese, and indigenous languages
    • It rose to prominence globally in the second half of the 20th century.
    • Magical realism, a blend of fantasy and reality, emerged as a prominent style.
    • Pre-Columbian cultures primarily relied on oral traditions.
    • Criollo refers to locally born individuals with European ancestry.

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