Literary Devices and Themes Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of a metaphor in literature?

To use repeated sound at the beginning of words

To suggest a situation in which one term replaces another

To create a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'

To aid in understanding an object or action without a direct comparison (correct)

Which term describes the repetition of text at the conclusion of a stanza?

Alliteration

Metonymy

Refrain (correct)

Periphrasis

What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'mist on the mountaintops'?

Circumlocution

Metonymy

Metaphor

Alliteration (correct)

What does metonymy involve in figurative language?

A situation where one term is used in place of another Signup and view all the answers

What does periphrasis refer to in writing?

Avoiding direct expression by using excessive words Signup and view all the answers

Which theme is NOT associated with the poem?

Wealth vs. poverty Signup and view all the answers

How does the poet cope with the thought of death in the poem?

Through the comforting idea of an afterlife Signup and view all the answers

What do the recurring images of the 'wreath of tuberoses' and the river symbolize in the poem?

Life and its enduring qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the poem '(Other) Worldly Folk Tale'?

The connection between the earth and its seed. Signup and view all the answers

In '(Other) Worldly Folk Tale', how is the bond between a mother and a child metaphorically represented?

Through the seed's desire to return to the earth. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does the speaker offer to the tree in the poem?

Not to get carried away by its height. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lankavatara Sutra primarily discuss?

The nature of reality. Signup and view all the answers

How does the poem categorize itself stylistically?

As a prose poem. Signup and view all the answers

What does the tree ultimately desire in '(Other) Worldly Folk Tale'?

To return to being a seed. Signup and view all the answers

What metaphorical meaning is implied when the seed rolls endlessly in the earth's lap?

Comfort and security in origin. Signup and view all the answers

What overall warning does the poem '(Other) Worldly Folk Tale' convey?

Do not forget your roots despite your successes. Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'sad wreath of tuberoses'?

Transferred epithet Signup and view all the answers

What does the poet imply when stating, 'The river has a soul'?

Rivers contain spiritual significance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the expression 'torrent of grief'?

An overwhelming and forceful experience of sorrow. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the poem reflect elements of pantheism?

It suggests all aspects of nature are divine. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'only the rituals are permanent' in the context of the poem?

Cultural practices endure despite mortality. Signup and view all the answers

How does the poem portray the concept of 'dreadful silence'?

As a symbol of death and despair. Signup and view all the answers

What emotional undertone does the phrase 'He escapes' carry in the poem?

A sense of inevitable doom. Signup and view all the answers

What theme is most closely related to the author's background in the poem?

The relationship between nature and personal experience. Signup and view all the answers

What does Chinnaponnu prefer to do instead of attending school?

Help her mother in the forest Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Paripoornam gave for Chinnaponnu to continue her education?

To avoid being a charcoal maker like her mother Signup and view all the answers

What incident led to Chinnaponnu's reluctance to go to school?

She was bullied by upper caste students Signup and view all the answers

How did the teacher respond when Chinnaponnu complained about being bullied?

She punished Chinnaponnu for asking Signup and view all the answers

What did Paripoornam give Chinnaponnu in an attempt to comfort her?

A rupee to buy food Signup and view all the answers

What was the principal's attitude towards Chinnaponnu's plight?

Indifferent and dismissive Signup and view all the answers

What reason did the principal and teachers give for their behavior towards Chinnaponnu?

Her ignorance of community customs Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did Chinnaponnu have to her mother giving her money?

She was indifferent Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in Ruskin Bond's childhood influenced his life and writing?

His parents' divorce Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary setting of 'The Night Train at Deoli'?

A small station surrounded by jungles Signup and view all the answers

How many times does the college student meet the girl in 'The Night Train at Deoli'?

Twice Signup and view all the answers

What award did Ruskin Bond receive for his first book?

John Llewelkyn Rhys Prize Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the story aim to have on its readers regarding the girl and the station?

To create a lasting emotional and psychological imprint Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing style is Ruskin Bond known for?

Straightforward and captivating Signup and view all the answers

In what year was 'The Night Train at Deoli and Other Stories' published?

1988 Signup and view all the answers

What elements significantly contribute to the emotional depth of the story?

Rich descriptions of scenic beauty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tribes is NOT mentioned as one of the surviving tribes of the Andaman Islands?

Great Andamanese Signup and view all the answers

What major threat do the Jarawas face due to external influences?

Friendly contact encouraged by a road Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of Onges speakers currently?

100 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons highlighted for preserving tribal languages?

To empower indigenous communities Signup and view all the answers

How is language described in relation to cultural and social knowledge?

As a channel for preserving knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the connection between language, culture, and heritage?

Language, culture, and heritage are interconnected. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated as a significant loss if a language becomes extinct?

An erosion of shared history Signup and view all the answers

What do efforts to safeguard tribal languages ultimately contribute to?

A more diverse and rich future Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Readings on Indian Literature

This document is a collection of study materials for a University of Calicut course titled "Readings on Indian Literature" (ENG3 A05), specifically for the third semester.
Course details include the semester (III), course name, and year of admission (2022) alongside the University's name, School of Distance Education, and contact information.
The material is structured into modules covering different genres of Indian literature, including poems, short stories, prose narratives, plays, and films.
Module I focuses on poetry, with selections including "Small Towns and the River," "Dream: Midnight," "What Would You Do?," "Munda and Kondh Songs," and "Other Worldly Folk Tale."
Module II focuses on short stories and fiction, covering works like "Scorn," "Two in the Next World," "The Bride's Pyjamas," and "The Night Train at Deoli."
Module III examines prose narratives, including writings on the future of the past and discussions of education and economic and cultural units.
Module IV pertains to theatre and film, featuring works such as "Beyond the Land of Hattamala," "The Burning," "That Day After Everyday," and an excerpt from "Abhijnanasakuntalam."
The preface explains that the textbook covers a wide range of Indian literary works and is divided into modules that include plays, short films, prose narratives, poems, and short stories. Furthermore, the book covers various themes and subjects in the Indian context.
Each module has a list of the individual works analyzed in the module.
Individual author information is included for each text, including biographical details, major works, and relevant contexts.
The notes provide summaries, analysis, definitions of literary devices, content of poems, and additional background material on the subjects and authors.
All of the pages contain details on the module, content, authors, and summary/ analysis of the text/play/ short film.
Questions are provided for students to answer based on analysis of specific works.

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