Literary Criticism and Modern Novel
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Which novel was Thomas Hardy's first of the Wessex Novels?

  • Under the Greenwood Tree, A Rural Painting of the Dutch School (correct)
  • Far from the Madding Crowd
  • Tess of the D'Urbervilles
  • Jude the Obscure

    • Who coined the term 'stream of consciousness'?

  • William Faulkner
  • William James (correct)
  • Charles Dickens
  • James Joyce

    • Which novel by Charles Dickens illustrates the evils caused by long legal cases?

  • David Copperfield
  • A Tale of Two Cities
  • Bleak House (correct)
  • Great Expectations

    • What is the main focus of G.S. Fraser's 'The Golden Bough'?

    <p>Comparative Religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character's fate in 'Death of a Salesman' is central to the play's tragic seriousness?

    <p>Willy Loman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary mode is described as representing the multitude of thoughts and feelings within a character's mind?

    <p>Interior Monologue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is NOT part of Thomas Hardy's Wessex series?

    <p>Pride and Prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The play 'Waiting for Godot' is often associated with which literary movement?

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

    What does 'diction' primarily refer to in literary terms?

    <p>Syntax and word order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Dryden, what does poetic license allow poets to do?

    <p>Speak freely in verse beyond prose limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the application of poetic license?

    <p>All literary authors may employ it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence the degree of linguistic freedom in poetry?

    <p>Conventions of each age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is poetic license justified?

    <p>Through the effectiveness of the poetic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered part of diction?

    <p>Metre in poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of John Dryden's definition of poetic license?

    <p>The liberty to speak in verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best summarizes the modern use of the term 'diction'?

    <p>Confinement to syntax and word order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of poetry is used in Chaucer's 'The Knight's Tale'?

    <p>iambic pentameter end-rhymed couplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which collection can 'The Knight's Tale' be found?

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

    What significant theme is presented in 'The Knight's Tale'?

    <p>courtly love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which play is considered Marlowe’s first original work?

    <p>Tamburlaine the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of 'The Dunciad' by Alexander Pope?

    <p>A satire on dullness and ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet wrote 'Resolution and Independence'?

    <p>William Wordsworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the collection titled 'Table-Talk'?

    <p>William Hazlitt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the character of the leech gatherer in literature?

    <p>Illustration of societal neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Amiri Baraka, originally known as LeRoi?

    <p>An African-American writer of poetry and drama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme does Margaret Atwood's 'Survival' primarily address?

    <p>The importance of Canadian nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the publication frequency of 'The Miscellany'?

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

    Which work by V.S. Naipaul is his latest?

    <p>'Half a Life'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is noted for recreating the life of the Yoruba/Ibo community in literature?

    <p>Chinua Achebe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which playwright was the first African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

    <p>Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of T.S. Eliot's essay 'Hamlet and His Problems'?

    <p>A critical reading of the play 'Hamlet'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Judith Wright's contributions?

    <p>She campaigned for environmental and Aboriginal rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of works in one specific order?

    <p>The Sense of an Ending, The English Novel: Form and Function, Craft of Fiction, Aspects of the Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'Thyrsis'?

    <p>Matthew Arnold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work was published in 1953?

    <p>The English Novel: Form and Function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following works is NOT associated with P.B. Shelley?

    <p>The White Devil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair correctly matches an author with their work?

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    What is the correct title for the work published in 2011 by Julian Barnes?

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    Which work was published first among the listed options?

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

    Which of the following works was authored by John Milton?

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    Study Notes

    Literary Figures and Works

    • George Eliot is notable for her contributions to literary criticism, particularly through the narrative mode of stream of consciousness, also called interior monologue.
    • Thomas Hardy's novel "Under the Greenwood Tree, A Rural Painting of the Dutch School" was published anonymously in 1872. It is his second novel and the first of his celebrated Wessex Novels.
    • Charles Dickens' "Bleak House," the ninth novel, explores the negative effects of prolonged legal battles in the Courts of Chancery, displaying Dickens' narrative prowess despite it not being his most popular work.
    • Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" centers on the tragic fate of Willy Loman, emphasizing the struggles of the ordinary man.

    Notable Publications and Themes

    • "Half a Life," a 2001 novel by V.S. Naipaul, reflects on themes of cultural displacement across diverse geographical settings, including India and Africa. It was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize.
    • Judith Wright was an influential Australian poet and environmentalist, known for advocating Aboriginal land rights.
    • Margaret Atwood's "Survival" addresses Canadian literary themes and is recognized for its significant survey of Canadian Literature.

    Key Studies and Critiques

    • "The Golden Bough," authored by Sir James George Frazer, is a broad comparative study of mythology and religion published in 1890, examining elements such as fertility rites and the concept of the dying god.
    • The term "diction" refers to syntax and word order, highlighting how poets manipulate language for artistic effect.
    • The concept of "poetic license" is defined as the freedom literary authors take in bending rules of standard language for creative purposes.

    Historical Context

    • Alexander Pope's "The Dunciad" is a satire crafted in response to cultural mediocrity, with its themes derived from "Mac-Flecknoe."
    • Christopher Marlowe's "Tamburlaine the Great," written in 1587/88, marks a significant moment in Elizabethan drama, inspired by the life of the Central Asian emperor Timur.

    Critical Essays and Analysis

    • T.S. Eliot’s 1919 essay "Hamlet and His Problems" offers critical insight into Shakespeare's Hamlet, analyzing its structure and themes.
    • William Wordsworth's poem "Resolution and Independence" is a lyrical exploration of inspiration and solitude, reflecting Romantic-era ideals.

    Matching Literary Contributions

    • "Table-Talk," a collection by William Hazlitt, covers various cultural and philosophical themes and was published in two volumes beginning in 1821.
    • Important literary pairs include:
      • "Faust" by Goethe
      • "The White Devil" by John Webster
      • "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont and Fletcher
      • "The Old Bachelor," the first play by William Congreve, produced in 1693.

    This compilation encompasses significant authors, works, and critical themes in English literature, offering a concise overview for study and reference.

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    Explore the interplay between literary criticism and modern narrative techniques. This quiz examines important authors like Thomas Hardy and the concept of stream of consciousness. Test your knowledge on significant literary works and their contributions to modern literature.

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