12 Questions
What is the origin of the English word 'criticism'?
Ancient Greek term
What aspect of poetic creation involves criticism?
Self-assessment and reflection
What was involved in the art of the 'rhapsode' in ancient Greece?
Interpretation of composed verse
How can a performance of a Shakespeare play transform our perception of a character?
By the way the character is portrayed
What is the conventional view of the character of Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice?
As a domineering, greedy, and vindictive moneylender
How can different performances of Homer's Iliad or Odyssey affect the audience?
They can have very different effects on the audience
How long before the birth of Christ did the archaic Greece era begin?
800 years
What marked the end of the Hellenistic period?
The battle of Actium in 31 BC
What was a key feature of the city of Alexandria in Egypt?
A center of scholarship and letters
Who wrote the first histories of literature and criticism?
Suetonius
What was a common feature of the ruling class culture in the Hellenized domains?
A common language and education system
What was the significance of the year 323 BC in the context of the Hellenistic period?
The death of Alexander the Great
Explore the roots of literary criticism, from ancient Greek to poetic creation. Learn how poets made judgments about themes, techniques, and audience approval. Discover how the creative act itself was critical.
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