Literature 1: The Great Works
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Literature 1: The Great Works

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Which type of poetry is primarily intended to be sung?

  • Narrative Poetry
  • Metrical Romance
  • Lyric Poetry (correct)
  • Dramatic Poetry

    • What is the rhyme scheme of the octave in an Italian/Petrarchan sonnet?

  • a b a b c d c
  • a a b b c c
  • a b c b a c d
  • a b b a a b b a (correct)

    • Which of these is an example of an epic?

  • The Iliad (correct)
  • Canterbury Tales
  • La Belle Dame Sans Merci
  • O Captain, My Captain

    • What type of narrative poetry is characterized by long storytelling in verse from the Middle Ages?

    <p>Metrical Romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following definitions best describes an elegy?

    <p>A deeper expression of personal grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of a sonnet?

    <p>It is composed of fourteen iambic pentameter lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of poetry is primarily a story-telling verse meant to be sung?

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

    In a ballad, which type usually consists of songs from the unlettered folk?

    <p>Folk Ballad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between direct and indirect characterization?

    <p>Direct characterization involves the writer telling about the character, while indirect shows through actions and descriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is not part of the plot structure?

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

    What defines an external conflict in a narrative?

    <p>A confrontation with outside forces, such as nature or another character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does foreshadowing serve in a story?

    <p>To create suspense and hint at future events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a theme be expressed in a literary work?

    <p>By one or two sentence statements about human experiences or life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the change that occurs at the beginning of line 9 in an Italian sonnet?

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

    In the English sonnet, how many quatrains are present?

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

    What characterizes the 'Dramatic Monologue' format in poetry?

    <p>Only one speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rhyme scheme of the English sonnet?

    <p>a b a b/c d c d/e f e f/g g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of simple lyric?

    <p>Psalm 23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of prose form presents the author's thoughts, feelings, and observations?

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

    Which poetic form typically involves exaggerated situations and is more plot-driven?

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

    What is a defining characteristic of a novelette?

    <p>It has a simpler plot and fewer characters than a novel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In prose fiction, what does 'Prose Allegory' primarily involve?

    <p>Implied comparisons between unlike things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary movement is characterized by portraying life as both good and bad, with relatable heroes?

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

    What is the main theme commonly found in Romantic literature?

    <p>Focus on nature and personal emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes naturalism in literature?

    <p>It portrays life as meaningless and influenced by environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In poetry, what is the effect of using metaphors?

    <p>They make language more lively and engaging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of personification?

    <p>The stars winked at us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of hyperbole in poetry?

    <p>To create a strong emotional effect through exaggeration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does a diary serve in literature?

    <p>Records life accounts as they are lived on a daily basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of litotes?

    <p>He is not the best player in the team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about a short story?

    <p>It focuses on a single unit of place, time, and action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an idiom refer to in language?

    <p>A metaphorical expression with a meaning different from its literal interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the setting of a story not serve?

    <p>To define the characters' relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of character is not considered a major character?

    <p>Flat character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does characterization primarily focus on?

    <p>Revealing a character's traits and development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the functions of setting is correct?

    <p>Setting can symbolize ideas and provide conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the climax of a story represent?

    <p>The ultimate conflict or turning point in the narrative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Literary Genres

    • Literary genres are categorized into prose and poetry.

    Breakout Rooms

    • Room 1 focuses on Prose: Modern Drama, Essay, Prose Fiction.
    • Room 2 explores Narrative Poetry.
    • Room 3 centers on Lyric Poetry.
    • Room 4 delves into Dramatic Poetry.
    • Room 5 discusses various Literary Movements.
    • Room 6 highlights Other Forms of Poetry (e.g., Haiku, Cinquain).

    Poetry Overview

    • The earliest literary form, distinguished by rhyme, meter, and figurative language.
    • Examples of Narrative Poetry include:
      • Epic: Long narratives like "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" about legendary heroes.
      • Metrical Romance: Long poems from the Middle Ages, e.g., King Arthur tales.
      • Ballad: Songs or verses meant to be sung, including:
        • Folk Ballads: Traditional, e.g., "Get Up and Bar the Door."
        • Literary Ballads: Written by authors, e.g., "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" by Keats.
      • Metrical Tales: Similar to short stories, e.g., Chaucer’s "Canterbury Tales."

    Lyric Poetry

    • Derived from the lyre, intended for singing.
    • Types include:
      • Ode: Expresses admiration, e.g., "Ode to the West Wind" by Shelley.
      • Elegy: Reflects on loss or death, e.g., "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Keats.
      • Sonnet: Consists of fourteen iambic pentameter lines, with examples from Browning and Shakespeare.

    Types of Sonnets

    • Italian/Petrarchan Sonnet:

      • Composed of an octave (8 lines) and a sestet (6 lines) with varied rhyme schemes.
      • Features a "volta" or turn at line 9.

    • English/Shakespearean Sonnet:

      • Contains three quatrains and a final rhyming couplet (a b a b/c d c d/e f e f/g g).
      • The "volta" can be placed flexibly, often at the end.

    Dramatic Poetry

    • Combines speech and action, creating life and character, includes:
      • Poetic Plays: Comedia, tragedy, and more.
      • Masque: Similar to opera with elaborate settings and music.
      • Dramatic Monologue: Features a single speaker, e.g., Browning’s "My Last Duchess."

    Prose Overview

    • Utilizes everyday language with sentences and paragraphs, offering intimacy.
    • Types include:
      • Modern Drama: E.g., Ibsen’s "A Doll’s House."
      • Essay: Reflects the author's thoughts, e.g., Bacon’s "Of Studies."
      • Prose Fiction: Encompasses allegories, novels, novelettes, short stories, and biographical narratives.

    Literary Movements

    • Romanticism:

      • Highlights the positive aspects of life, often idealizing historical figures.

    • Realism:

      • Portrays life accurately, reflecting both its positive and negative aspects.

    • Naturalism:

      • Presents a bleak view of life as inherently meaningless, often portraying characters as victims of their environment.

    Elements of Poetry

    • Metaphors: Majestic comparisons that clarify meaning.

      • Direct Metaphor: Example "My love is a rose."
      • Indirect Metaphor: Example "My love has a rosy bloom."

    • Simile: Direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

    • Personification: Assigning human qualities to non-human elements.

    Poetic Devices

    • Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis, e.g., "A hundred years should go to praise..."
    • Litotes: Understatement, e.g., "Not a bad writer."
    • Idiom: Expressions whose meanings differ from their literal interpretations.

    Elements of Short Story

    • Story Grammar Components: Setting, characters, plot, climax, theme, resolution, and denouement are crucial for narrative structure.
    • Characterization Styles:
      • Direct: Explicitly outlining character traits.
      • Indirect: Revealing character through actions, speech, and responses from others.

    Plot Structure

    • Essential narrative components: inciting incident, development, climax, denouement, and resolution.
    • Techniques include suspense, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and surprise endings.

    Conflict

    • Represents a struggle between opposing forces, either external (against outside forces) or internal (within a character’s mind).

    Theme

    • A story’s central message or insight, expressed either directly or implied; interpretations help uncover it.

    Setting Functions

    • Establishes mood, illustrates life, enhances realism, symbolizes concepts, and sources conflict.

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