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Why is being aware of cultural context important in literature analysis?
Why is being aware of cultural context important in literature analysis?
- To ignore the richness of diverse cultures
- To understand the traditions and beliefs of different cultures (correct)
- To criticize other cultures
- To impose one's own culture on others
What does cultural context in literature provide readers with?
What does cultural context in literature provide readers with?
- An opportunity to diminish cultural diversity
- Ways to impose one's own cultural values
- Insight into what is considered normal in other cultures (correct)
- A reason to judge other cultures
How does word choice impact the power of writing?
How does word choice impact the power of writing?
- Concrete words are more powerful than abstract ones (correct)
- Abstract words are always more powerful
- Words with multiple meanings are preferred in all writing
- The power of writing is not influenced by word choice
What does word choice specificity refer to?
What does word choice specificity refer to?
How can understanding cultural context broaden a reader's horizons?
How can understanding cultural context broaden a reader's horizons?
What does the cultural setting intersect with in literary works?
What does the cultural setting intersect with in literary works?
What term is used to describe the level of language denoting serious discourse?
What term is used to describe the level of language denoting serious discourse?
In what way does word choice affect the relationship between readers and characters?
In what way does word choice affect the relationship between readers and characters?
Which level of diction denotes language in everyday usage?
Which level of diction denotes language in everyday usage?
What is the term used to describe an author's attitude toward a topic?
What is the term used to describe an author's attitude toward a topic?
Which of the following is NOT a level of diction based on the text?
Which of the following is NOT a level of diction based on the text?
How does style contribute to a writer's uniqueness according to the text?
How does style contribute to a writer's uniqueness according to the text?
