Questions and Answers
What is the definition of genre?
A classification of individuals or objects distinguished by attributes possessed in common.
When was the term 'genre' first used in English?
The word 'genre' replaced the Germanic/Old English word 'kind'.
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What are the two main question formats in the upcoming exam?
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Genre has semantic origins and affinity with categorization in natural ________.
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Who first applied the concept of genus to literature?
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What will multiple choice questions in the exam mainly focus on?
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The exam date is set for April 10, 2024.
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Study Notes
Examination Format
- Exam includes multiple choice and open questions.
- Multiple choice focuses on terminology, techniques, and devices.
- Open questions require analysis learned in class.
- General reading list for Bachelor and 2-Fach Bachelor students; exceptions for Primary school and HRSGE students.
- Exam scheduled for July 22, 2024, from 10:00 to 12:00.
Understanding Genre
- Genre originates from the Greek word γένος (genos), meaning race or kind.
- Latin term genus is also derived from the same root gener-.
- The term genre was first used in English in 1770, replacing the Old English word "kind."
- Genre refers to classes of literature distinguished by common characteristics and attributes.
- Semantic roots link genre to categorization, relating to natural philosophy.
- The concept of genus was first applied to literature in the Ars Grammatica by Diomedes Grammaticus in the late 4th century.
- Genres serve to categorize individual texts into distinct literary forms, reflecting historical literary classifications.
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Description
This quiz will cover key concepts introduced in the Grundkurs II session on genre and close reading. Participants will examine the definition of genre, the distinctions between literal and figurative language, and the techniques of close reading in literary analysis. Engage with the material to enhance your understanding of these foundational topics in literary and cultural studies.
