30 Questions
Which ancient Greek tragedian is known for writing the play 'Oedipus Rex' that features the sphinx?
Sophocles
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Medieval Period (500-1500 CE) in Europe?
Decline of culture and science
Which Old English (Anglo-Saxon) period text is an epic poem about a Scandinavian hero?
Beowulf
Which medieval author is known for writing the collection of stories 'The Canterbury Tales'?
Chaucer
Which ancient Greek poet is known as the 'Tenth Muse' and wrote homoerotic and sensual poetry?
Sappho
Which medieval period marked the 'twelfth century Renaissance' in Europe?
The Middle English Period
What is the purpose of setting in a story?
To establish the mood and influence character behavior
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic narrative frameworks?
Satire
What is the characteristic of a limited omniscient point of view?
The readers have access to the motivations of one character
Which literary device involves repeating the same sound at the beginning of words or stressed syllables?
Alliteration
Which of the following is NOT an example of a thematic grouping approach for teaching literature?
Grouping works based on students' individual reading levels
What is the focus of the Formalism literary theory?
The form, structure, and language of the text itself
What is the purpose of an author-centric approach to teaching literature?
To provide in-depth study of an author's body of work or literary movement
Which of the following best describes the stream-of-consciousness style?
It lacks punctuation and mimics the flow of thoughts
Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for individualizing literature instruction?
Creating fixed, homogenous reading groups based on reading abilities
What is the purpose of a skill development approach to teaching literature?
To target the development of specific literary skills like comprehension and analysis
Which of the following is an example of an interdisciplinary approach to teaching literature?
Grouping works that complement and connect to other subjects
What is the purpose of a contemporary issues approach to teaching literature?
To engage students in discussions about related and current societal themes
What is the primary role of the reader in interpreting a text?
To analyze the text's language, structure, and other elements to derive meaning
Which of the following statements about the classical period is accurate?
It encompasses ancient Greek and Roman literature from 2000 BC to around 0 AD
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ancient Greek dramas?
Plays often featured a narrator to provide context
Which of the following works is considered an epic poem?
The Iliad and the Odyssey
What is the significance of the term 'antiquity' in the context of classical literature?
It describes works written in ancient Greek and Latin during the Greek and Roman Empires
Which of the following figures is considered the 'Father of Western Philosophy'?
Socrates
What was the dominant writing style during the Victorian era?
Symbolism and setting
Which of the following was NOT a common characteristic of literature during the Victorian era?
Focus on alienation and confusion
What was the impact of the Rotary Press on Victorian literature?
It made literature more affordable and accessible
How did the writing style of poets during the Victorian era differ from earlier periods?
They were influenced by romanticism and created their own style
Which of the following was a key characteristic of Modernist literature?
Loss of faith in God, government, and human goodness
Which narrative device was commonly used in Modernist literature?
Stream of Consciousness
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