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Which of the following refers to the view that the human condition is essentially absurd?
Which of the following refers to the view that the human condition is essentially absurd?
- Surrealism
- Romanticism
- Realism
- Absurd literature (correct)
The 'Index of Authors' in the Glossary is colored blue for easy location.
The 'Index of Authors' in the Glossary is colored blue for easy location.
False (B)
What is provided to assist with the pronunciation of terms of foreign origin?
What is provided to assist with the pronunciation of terms of foreign origin?
A simplified guide to pronunciation
The literary terms relevant for analysis of style are often included in a __________.
The literary terms relevant for analysis of style are often included in a __________.
Match the following branches of literature with their corresponding forms:
Match the following branches of literature with their corresponding forms:
Which vowel sound is represented by the letter 'ä'?
Which vowel sound is represented by the letter 'ä'?
The content on literary criticism only includes discussions of drama and lyric.
The content on literary criticism only includes discussions of drama and lyric.
What do the markings in the glossary signify?
What do the markings in the glossary signify?
Which literary criticism is NOT mentioned in the content?
Which literary criticism is NOT mentioned in the content?
The book aims to provide a service-oriented approach to literary criticism.
The book aims to provide a service-oriented approach to literary criticism.
Who is quoted as having a humorous perspective in the book?
Who is quoted as having a humorous perspective in the book?
The author viewed the entries in the book as being composed with __________'s 'Defence of Poesie' in mind.
The author viewed the entries in the book as being composed with __________'s 'Defence of Poesie' in mind.
Match the following literary terms with their descriptions:
Match the following literary terms with their descriptions:
What event is described with the phrase 'the President of the Immortals... ended his sport with Tess'?
What event is described with the phrase 'the President of the Immortals... ended his sport with Tess'?
The entries in the book generally lack clarity and may confuse readers.
The entries in the book generally lack clarity and may confuse readers.
In which year did Mike ask the author to join him for the eighth edition?
In which year did Mike ask the author to join him for the eighth edition?
In which work does Satan encounter his daughter Sin and Death?
In which work does Satan encounter his daughter Sin and Death?
In The Pilgrim's Progress, Christian meets a character named Optimistic.
In The Pilgrim's Progress, Christian meets a character named Optimistic.
What is the name of the City that Christian flees from in The Pilgrim's Progress?
What is the name of the City that Christian flees from in The Pilgrim's Progress?
In John Milton's Paradise Lost, Death is represented as the son born of the incestuous relationship between Satan and _____ .
In John Milton's Paradise Lost, Death is represented as the son born of the incestuous relationship between Satan and _____ .
Match the characters from The Pilgrim's Progress with their descriptions:
Match the characters from The Pilgrim's Progress with their descriptions:
What does the Slough of Despond represent in The Pilgrim's Progress?
What does the Slough of Despond represent in The Pilgrim's Progress?
Milton’s L'Allegro and Il Penseroso do not contain any allegorical imagery.
Milton’s L'Allegro and Il Penseroso do not contain any allegorical imagery.
What literary device is primarily used in sustained allegory?
What literary device is primarily used in sustained allegory?
What does Fredric Jameson associate with allegory in literature?
What does Fredric Jameson associate with allegory in literature?
Allegory was highly valued throughout the twentieth century.
Allegory was highly valued throughout the twentieth century.
Name one ancient culture where beast fables existed.
Name one ancient culture where beast fables existed.
The modern expression ‘sour grapes’ derives from the fable of the fox and the ______.
The modern expression ‘sour grapes’ derives from the fable of the fox and the ______.
Match the following figures with their contributions to fables:
Match the following figures with their contributions to fables:
What type of narrative is defined as exemplifying an abstract moral thesis?
What type of narrative is defined as exemplifying an abstract moral thesis?
Paul de Man considers allegory to be more mystified compared to symbols.
Paul de Man considers allegory to be more mystified compared to symbols.
What literary genre is also known as an apologue?
What literary genre is also known as an apologue?
What dual meaning does the term 'mortal' convey in the context provided?
What dual meaning does the term 'mortal' convey in the context provided?
The term 'dispatch' only means 'to make haste'.
The term 'dispatch' only means 'to make haste'.
What is a portmanteau word?
What is a portmanteau word?
James Joyce used the portmanteau word ‘______’ that combines 'frightened' and 'Freud'.
James Joyce used the portmanteau word ‘______’ that combines 'frightened' and 'Freud'.
Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
Which literary figure discussed the meaning of 'slithy' as a portmanteau?
Which literary figure discussed the meaning of 'slithy' as a portmanteau?
Cleopatra refers to the asp as 'my baby at my breast'.
Cleopatra refers to the asp as 'my baby at my breast'.
What literary work did James Joyce utilize to demonstrate portmanteau words?
What literary work did James Joyce utilize to demonstrate portmanteau words?
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Study Notes
Literary Terms
- The text highlights literary and critical concepts within a glossary format, offering definitions and explanations.
- Several entries within the glossary are considered essays themselves: Linguistics in Literary Criticism, Deconstruction, Interpretation and Hermeneutics, Psychological and Psychoanalytic Criticism, Feminist Criticism, Marxist Criticism, and Periods of English Literature are explored with depth and precision.
- The text acknowledges the significant changes and developments in literary study over time while recognizing the enduring value of certain content, including the efficient summary of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
- The glossary prioritizes clarity and accessibility as it provides concise and humorous explanations of critical terminology.
- The author draws parallels between the glossary and Sir Philip Sidney's Defence of Poesie, emphasizing the accessibility and engaging nature of the work.
- The glossary utilizes various supplementary references and resources to enhance the understanding of literary concepts. These references categorize entries based on different literary movements, styles, genres, and forms.
- The text provides pronunciation guidance for foreign terms within the glossary.
- The glossary includes an index of authors and their works, enhancing its usefulness for study and research.
Allegory
- An allegory is a narrative that conveys a second order of meanings beyond its literal surface.
- Two primary types of allegory are episodic allegory and sustained allegory.
- Episodic allegory: Short passages within a larger work that personify abstract entities, often to express specific ideas or themes.
- Sustained allegory: The entire narrative functions as a representation of abstract concepts or moral truths.
- Specific names and locations within allegories often hold explicit symbolic meaning, directly referencing the abstract concepts being represented.
- Explicit allegory: Clearly defined symbolic associations between elements and their allegorical representations.
- Implicit allegory: More subtle and open to interpretation where the allegorical meanings are not explicitly stated but inferred through the narrative.
- Fable: A short narrative, often featuring talking animals, that emphasizes a moral message or lesson.
- Beast Fable: A type of fable where animals represent human characteristics and behaviors.
- Portmanteau: A word created by combining parts of two or more existing words, often used to create new meanings and symbolism.
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