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Which of the following is not a definition for 'literature'?
Which of the following is not a definition for 'literature'?
'My Last Duchess' is in what poetic form?
'My Last Duchess' is in what poetic form?
In the extract, what is personified, and why?
In the extract, what is personified, and why?
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?
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?
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Which explanation of 'Joan doth keel the pot' is image-bearing?
Which explanation of 'Joan doth keel the pot' is image-bearing?
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Which of the following is not a function of imagery?
Which of the following is not a function of imagery?
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The theme of a story represents?
The theme of a story represents?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a dramatic monologue?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a dramatic monologue?
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Which statement about persona and autobiography in a poem is inaccurate?
Which statement about persona and autobiography in a poem is inaccurate?
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Which statement regarding poetry and prose is incorrect?
Which statement regarding poetry and prose is incorrect?
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Which statement about allusions in literature is false?
Which statement about allusions in literature is false?
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Which option does not represent an example of metonymy?
Which option does not represent an example of metonymy?
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Which conclusion cannot be drawn from the extract from 'The Pulley'?
Which conclusion cannot be drawn from the extract from 'The Pulley'?
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Which statement about the authorship of famous works is incorrect?
Which statement about the authorship of famous works is incorrect?
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In reading a narrative poem, which aspect is not critical?
In reading a narrative poem, which aspect is not critical?
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Which of the following extracts does not correctly match its title?
Which of the following extracts does not correctly match its title?
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Which of the following lines does not contain a simile?
Which of the following lines does not contain a simile?
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Which part includes an overstatement?
Which part includes an overstatement?
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What term describes a reference to a 16th-century poem made by a 20th-century poet?
What term describes a reference to a 16th-century poem made by a 20th-century poet?
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Which term best describes a figure of speech where a thing is designated by a closely related name?
Which term best describes a figure of speech where a thing is designated by a closely related name?
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Which statement does not represent a paradox?
Which statement does not represent a paradox?
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What are the three main types of poetry?
What are the three main types of poetry?
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Which of the following is not considered lyric poetry?
Which of the following is not considered lyric poetry?
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Which statement regarding dramatic narratives is correct?
Which statement regarding dramatic narratives is correct?
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Which term describes a poem in which a solitary speaker reveals their inner thoughts?
Which term describes a poem in which a solitary speaker reveals their inner thoughts?
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Which of the following best defines a myth?
Which of the following best defines a myth?
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What role does ambiguity play in poetry compared to prose?
What role does ambiguity play in poetry compared to prose?
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Which classification best aligns with tragedy in Northrop Frye's archetypal criticism?
Which classification best aligns with tragedy in Northrop Frye's archetypal criticism?
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Which of the following statements about 'The Golden Bough' is true?
Which of the following statements about 'The Golden Bough' is true?
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Which of the following titles does not match its corresponding author?
Which of the following titles does not match its corresponding author?
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How is romance classified in the context of Frye's monomyth structure?
How is romance classified in the context of Frye's monomyth structure?
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Study Notes
Literary Terminology Final Exam
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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.
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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.
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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.