Asian Literature: Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Traditions
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Asian Literature: Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Traditions

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What makes Asian literature rich in stories and poetry?

  • The influence of Western literature
  • The geographic subdivisions of Asia
  • The size of the Asian continent
  • The prevailing beliefs, traditions, and feelings of each region (correct)
  • What is the focus of Chinese literature?

  • Political conflicts and power struggles
  • Religious and spiritual enlightenment
  • Grand themes and epic stories
  • Simple everyday issues of the people in society (correct)
  • What do philosophical books in Chinese literature explicate?

  • The principles of artistic expression
  • The history of Chinese dynasties
  • The development of scientific knowledge
  • The expected duties, behavior, and actions for harmonious society (correct)
  • Which literary works are included in Chinese literature?

    <p>Fiction, philosophical and religious works, poetry, and scientific writings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel recounts the real events during the period of three kingdoms in China?

    <p>The Novel of the Three Kingdoms (Sānguó Yǎnyì)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do politicians consider Luo Guanzhong's 'The Novel of the Three Kingdoms'?

    <p>As a handguide for strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternate name of Wu Cheng’en’s novel?

    <p>Journey to the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is celebrated for its realism, psychological depth, and richness of the plot?

    <p>Dream of the Red Chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the romantic poet known for writing poetry while traveling across China?

    <p>Li Bai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Chinese poetry is composed of both prose and couplets?

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

    Who was a prolific poet of the northern Song era and produced over 2000 poems?

    <p>Su Tungpo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the other title for 'Water Margin'?

    <p>Outlaws of the Marsh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Chinese poetry is described as resembling songs due to its syllabic and tonal patterns?

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

    'Shuihu Zhuan' narrates the plight of how many brigands from Mount Liang?

    <p>108</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Fu' in Chinese poetry refers to which type of poem?

    <p>Descriptive poems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ge' in Chinese poetry means what?

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

    What is the alternate name of the novel 'The Novel of the Three Kingdoms'?

    <p>Romance of the Three Kingdoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the classic novel 'Journey to the West'?

    <p>Wu Cheng'en</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty played a significant role in shaping the literary traditions of Chinese literature?

    <p>Tang Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for writing over 2000 poems during the northern Song era?

    <p>Su Shi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of poetry in Chinese literature is described as resembling songs due to its syllabic and tonal patterns?

    <p>Ci poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Shuihu Zhuan' narrates the plight of how many brigands from Mount Liang?

    <p>108 brigands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternate name for 'Journey to the West'?

    <p>Outlaws of the Marsh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of poetry in Chinese literature is composed of both prose and couplets?

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

    Which novel is celebrated for its realism, psychological depth, and richness of the plot?

    <p>Dream of the Red Chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for writing over 2000 poems during the northern Song era?

    <p>Su Tungpo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Shuihu Zhuan' narrates the plight of how many brigands from Mount Liang?

    <p>108</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of Chinese poetry is described as resembling songs due to its syllabic and tonal patterns?

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

    'Fu' in Chinese poetry refers to which type of poem?

    <p>Descriptive poems composed of both prose and couplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ge' in Chinese poetry means what?

    <p>'Song'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Water Margin' is also known as:

    <p>'Outlaws of the Marsh'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Chinese literature?

    <p>Realism and psychological depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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