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What defines apostrophe in literary terms?
What defines apostrophe in literary terms?
- A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
- A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
- An address to an absent person, inanimate object, or idea as if they were present. (correct)
- A substitution of a related term for the actual word.
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
- She runs quickly.
- Cruel kindness (correct)
- The flowers bloom.
- The sun is shining.
How is metonymy best described?
How is metonymy best described?
- A phrase that highlights a particular conflict in a statement.
- A figure of speech that directly addresses an absent figure.
- The juxtaposition of two contradictory ideas.
- The use of a related term in place of the actual word. (correct)
Which of these statements about oxymoron is incorrect?
Which of these statements about oxymoron is incorrect?
What is the main function of apostrophe in poetry?
What is the main function of apostrophe in poetry?
Which statement best characterizes metonymy?
Which statement best characterizes metonymy?
Identifying which phrase exemplifies an oxymoron involves recognizing:
Identifying which phrase exemplifies an oxymoron involves recognizing:
In which context is apostrophe most effectively used?
In which context is apostrophe most effectively used?
What is the primary purpose of literary theory in the study of literature?
What is the primary purpose of literary theory in the study of literature?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an objective of the lecture?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an objective of the lecture?
How does the study of literary theory potentially influence personal perspectives?
How does the study of literary theory potentially influence personal perspectives?
What effect could ignoring literary theory have on understanding a literary text?
What effect could ignoring literary theory have on understanding a literary text?
In what way can literary theory influence how individuals view media such as television?
In what way can literary theory influence how individuals view media such as television?
Which aspect is emphasized regarding female protagonists in the sample reading topic?
Which aspect is emphasized regarding female protagonists in the sample reading topic?
What does Lois Tyson suggest literary theory can help individuals recognize?
What does Lois Tyson suggest literary theory can help individuals recognize?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between literary criticism and literary theory?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between literary criticism and literary theory?
What does the concept of 'linguistic anxiety' refer to in this context?
What does the concept of 'linguistic anxiety' refer to in this context?
How does post-structuralism view the concept of the individual?
How does post-structuralism view the concept of the individual?
What is a primary aim of structuralism in analyzing perception?
What is a primary aim of structuralism in analyzing perception?
Which historical figure is credited with founding psychoanalysis?
Which historical figure is credited with founding psychoanalysis?
What is implied by the term 'tissue of textualities' in the context of post-structuralism?
What is implied by the term 'tissue of textualities' in the context of post-structuralism?
What does the author mean by words being 'contaminated' by their opposites?
What does the author mean by words being 'contaminated' by their opposites?
In what way does post-structuralism differ fundamentally from structuralism?
In what way does post-structuralism differ fundamentally from structuralism?
What challenge does the historical aspect of words pose to their current usage?
What challenge does the historical aspect of words pose to their current usage?
What was a significant catalyst for the emergence of Queer Theory in the 1990s?
What was a significant catalyst for the emergence of Queer Theory in the 1990s?
Who among the following is NOT mentioned as a queer critic in the provided content?
Who among the following is NOT mentioned as a queer critic in the provided content?
What does the term 'liminal' imply in the context of Queer Theory?
What does the term 'liminal' imply in the context of Queer Theory?
Which of the following activities is suggested for lesbian/gay critics when analyzing literary texts?
Which of the following activities is suggested for lesbian/gay critics when analyzing literary texts?
What role did Black and Third World critics play in the emergence of Queer Theory?
What role did Black and Third World critics play in the emergence of Queer Theory?
Which of the following best describes the function of the relationship between Jane and Helen in 'Jane Eyre' according to the outlined approach in Queer Theory?
Which of the following best describes the function of the relationship between Jane and Helen in 'Jane Eyre' according to the outlined approach in Queer Theory?
In which decade did the term 'Queer Theory' notably emerge, indicating a shift in understanding sexuality and representation?
In which decade did the term 'Queer Theory' notably emerge, indicating a shift in understanding sexuality and representation?
What is one of the key focuses of Queer Theory as described in the content?
What is one of the key focuses of Queer Theory as described in the content?
Which metrical foot consists of three syllables with two unaccented syllables followed by an accented syllable?
Which metrical foot consists of three syllables with two unaccented syllables followed by an accented syllable?
Which of the following sources mainly discusses the concept of meter in poetry?
Which of the following sources mainly discusses the concept of meter in poetry?
What type of metrical foot consists of two accented syllables?
What type of metrical foot consists of two accented syllables?
Which line exemplifies the use of anapestic meter?
Which line exemplifies the use of anapestic meter?
Which of the following metrical feet is the least common in English versification?
Which of the following metrical feet is the least common in English versification?
What is the main characteristic of a dactylic foot in poetry?
What is the main characteristic of a dactylic foot in poetry?
In the context of meter, what does the term 'recurrence' refer to?
In the context of meter, what does the term 'recurrence' refer to?
Which of the following examples represents a spondee?
Which of the following examples represents a spondee?
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Study Notes
Apostrophe
- A figure of speech where a speaker directly addresses someone or something absent, dead, or inanimate, as if they were present.
Oxymoron
- Combines two contradictory or opposing terms in a single expression, creating a paradoxical effect.
- Examples include: "living dead", "wise fool", "cruel kindness", "exact estimate", "deafening silence", "organized chaos", "open secret", "seriously funny", "little giant".
Metonymy
- Replaces a word with a closely related term or associated concept.
- This substitution can create vivid imagery and add depth to the writing.
Literary Criticism
- Critical theory, literary theory, and criticism are essential components of the study of literature.
- Understanding these theories helps individuals delve deeper into the meaning and intricacies of literary texts.
Linguistic Anxiety
- A hallmark of post-structuralist thought that recognizes the inherent ambiguity and instability of language.
- Words are 'contaminated' by their opposites, their past usages, and their metaphorical potential, ultimately leading to uncertainty in meaning.
Theories In Literature
- Structuralism: Challenges traditional ways of structuring and categorizing reality.
- Post-structuralism: Questions the very foundations of reason and the concept of the individual, suggesting they are products of social and linguistic forces.
- Psychoanalytical Theory: Originated by Sigmund Freud, focuses on the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior and literature.
- Queer Theory: Reexamines the relationship between subjectivity, sexuality, and representation, challenging traditional notions of identity and sexual orientation.
- Identifying and establishing a literary canon of 'classic' lesbian/gay writers.
- Analyzing lesbian/gay episodes in mainstream works.
- Understanding metaphorically how 'lesbian/gay' represent the crossing of boundaries or blurring of categories.
Rhythm and Meter in Poetry
- Iamb (unstressed, stressed) - a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, an unaccented syllable followed by an accented one.
- Anapest (unstressed, unstressed, stressed) - a metrical foot in verse, consisting of three syllables, with two unaccented syllables followed by an accented one.
- Trochee (stressed, unstressed) - a poetic foot consisting of an accented and unaccented syllable.
- Dactyl (stressed, unstressed, unstressed) - a metrical foot consisting of one accented syllable followed by two unaccented syllables.
- Spondee (stressed, stressed) - a foot composed of two accented syllables.
- Pyrrhic (unstressed, unstressed) - a foot of two unaccented syllables; the opposite of spondee.
Meter in Poetry
- Refers to the regular pattern of accented and unaccented syllables in lines of poetry, creating a rhythmic effect.
- Meter contributes to the overall musicality and emotional impact of a poem.
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