Literary Terminology Final Exam
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Which of the following is not a definition for 'literature'?

  • Whatever is written in verse or prose is literature.
  • Literature is the scientific study of language. (correct)
  • Literature is a verbal art the medium of which is the word.
  • Literature is a work with a certain feature.
  • 'My Last Duchess' is in what poetic form?

  • Shakespearian sonnets
  • Ballad stanzas
  • Heroic couplets (correct)
  • Blank verse
  • In the extract, what is personified, and why?

  • 'Supper,' because it tells something.
  • 'Hand,' because it belongs to a man.
  • 'Saws,' because it is as if it knows something. (correct)
  • 'Sister,' because she is a person.
  • If a clown or a beggar in a drama speaks not in a grand and kingly manner but like an ordinary man, it is categorized as?

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

    Which explanation of 'Joan doth keel the pot' is image-bearing?

    <p>It makes a shape in our minds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a function of imagery?

    <p>It makes the poem necessarily more didactic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The theme of a story represents?

    <p>The main thought that its writer expresses about its subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of a dramatic monologue?

    <p>The dialogue includes multiple characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about persona and autobiography in a poem is inaccurate?

    <p>Biographical data are all irrelevant to poems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding poetry and prose is incorrect?

    <p>Poetry is typically longer than prose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about allusions in literature is false?

    <p>Allusions make the work less compact with meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option does not represent an example of metonymy?

    <p>'A fair Rose lived in the North' for 'A beautiful child lived in the North'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conclusion cannot be drawn from the extract from 'The Pulley'?

    <p>Rest was the last treasure which found its way to man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the authorship of famous works is incorrect?

    <p>'The Tyger' is by Wordsworth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In reading a narrative poem, which aspect is not critical?

    <p>I should interpret every image strictly to understand its individual meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following extracts does not correctly match its title?

    <p>'If goodness lead him not, yet weariness / May toss him into my breast' is from 'the Pulley.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lines does not contain a simile?

    <p>'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part includes an overstatement?

    <p>'She dwelt among the untrodden ways.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a reference to a 16th-century poem made by a 20th-century poet?

    <p>An allusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a figure of speech where a thing is designated by a closely related name?

    <p>A metonymy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement does not represent a paradox?

    <p>'All men are wicked.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main types of poetry?

    <p>Dramatic, lyric, narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered lyric poetry?

    <p>A romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding dramatic narratives is correct?

    <p>A dramatic narrative features a participant affected by the events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a poem in which a solitary speaker reveals their inner thoughts?

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

    Which of the following best defines a myth?

    <p>An amplified allusion that may not have factual basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does ambiguity play in poetry compared to prose?

    <p>In poetry, ambiguity is integral and can suggest multiple meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification best aligns with tragedy in Northrop Frye's archetypal criticism?

    <p>It correlates with winter, representing disaster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about 'The Golden Bough' is true?

    <p>'The Golden Bough' compares mythic origins across cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following titles does not match its corresponding author?

    <p>'The Sea' by John Keats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is romance classified in the context of Frye's monomyth structure?

    <p>It corresponds to the summer, symbolizing happiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Terminology Final Exam

    • Part I - Multiple Choice

      • Question 1: Literature is not the scientific study of language. It's a verbal art using words.
      • Question 2: "My Last Duchess" is written in blank verse.
      • Question 3: In the provided extract, "saws" are personified.
      • Question 4: If a character in a play speaks like an ordinary person, it is considered decorous.
      • Question 5: The line “Joan doth keel the pot” is image-bearing because it creates a visual image in the reader's mind.
      • Question 6: Imagery's function is not limited to decoration. It deepens the poem.
    • Part II - Additional Questions

      • Question 7: A story's theme is what the writer intended to express about their subject.
      • Question 8: A dramatic monologue is characterized by a single speaker addressing an unseen audience.
      • Question 9: Identify the incorrect match of extract and title.
      • Question 10: Determine which excerpt does not utilize a simile. A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as".
      • Question 11: Identify the part that does not use overstatement (hyperbole).
      • Question 12: Know the term for referencing another work of literature. This is likely allusion.
      • Question 13: A figure of speech where something is named for something that resembles it, or is closely related. This is called metonymy.
      • Question 14-22: Questions regarding definitions of literary terms like metaphor, paradox, imagery, etc.
      • Question 23: Find the wrong statement about conclusions in “The Pulley.”
      • Question 24: Correct terms for known literary works and authors.
      • Question 25-28: Questions regarding narrative poems, allegory, symbols, personas, and figures of speech.
    • Part II (Essay Questions)

      • Question 1: Explore literature as a verbal art form. Describe the medium of words.
      • Question 2: Discuss allegory and symbolism in William Browne's poem "A Rose".

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    Test your understanding of key literary terms and concepts in this final exam. The quiz covers various aspects of literature including themes, imagery, and poetic techniques. It's designed for students who have studied literary terminology and wish to demonstrate their knowledge.

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