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English Literature Overview
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English Literature Overview

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What is the most significant aspect of the English language mentioned in the text?

  • Its growth from a common tongue in England to a global language (correct)
  • Its use in international organizations like the United Nations
  • Being the official language of Great Britain, Ireland, and Malta
  • Its origins in Anglo-Saxon speeches
  • Which genre of literature is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Romance novels
  • Science fiction
  • Biographies (correct)
  • Historical accounts
  • What role does literature play in the English language according to the text?

  • It is used primarily by international organizations
  • It is an important part of cultural heritage worldwide (correct)
  • It is only used for historical accounts and mythological stories
  • It serves as a common tongue spoken in England
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a genre of literature in English?

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

    What makes English literature appealing to a large audience according to the text?

    <p>The wide range of genres it encompasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to Great Britain and Ireland, which other country considers English to be its official language?

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

    Why have many authors chosen English as their primary literary tool?

    <p>To express their ideas and narratives to a large global audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following poets was instrumental in shaping Elizabethan poetry according to the text?

    <p>Christopher Marlowe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme was introduced by Elizabethan poetry as mentioned in the text?

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

    Which literary movement focused on nature and personal experiences during the late 18th century?

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

    Who was responsible for bringing English literature back into Old English from Latin and French?

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

    Which of the following poets is not associated with Romanticism as per the text?

    <p>Thomas Kyd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized Victorian Age poetry?

    <p>Strict forms and formalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet is associated with Modernist poetry?

    <p>W.B Yeats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Postmodern poetry emphasize in its experimental approaches?

    <p>Metaphorical images over literal ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet is NOT mentioned as a prominent figure in Victorian Age poetry?

    <p>Sylvia Plath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of contemporary poetry styles discussed in the text?

    <p>Influences from all historical traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European family with origins in Anglo-Saxon speeches. It has grown from its roots as a common tongue spoken in England into a widely used global language. One of the most significant aspects of this language is its literature, which includes works ranging from historical and mythological accounts to poetry and prose. Literature in English encompasses various genres such as drama, epic poems, popular fiction, romance novels, science fiction, children's books, mystery stories, and parodies, among other forms.

    In addition to being the official language of Great Britain, Ireland, and Malta, it also serves as an official language for many international organizations and institutions including the United Nations, the European Union, the World Trade Organization, and more. Given the widespread usage of English, there is a large audience for the diverse body of work that constitutes literature written in this language. As a result, many authors have chosen English as their primary literary tool for expressing their ideas and narratives, making it an important part of cultural heritage around the world.

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