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Who is best known for the collection of poems called Gitanjali or Song Offerings?
Who is best known for the collection of poems called Gitanjali or Song Offerings?
Which literary form is characterized by a narrative with a meaning beneath the surface?
Which literary form is characterized by a narrative with a meaning beneath the surface?
What is the oldest form of Egyptian writing?
What is the oldest form of Egyptian writing?
Which literary figure is known as the Morning Star of English Literature?
Which literary figure is known as the Morning Star of English Literature?
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Who is noted for being a poet and soldier, and is known for his peculiar nose?
Who is noted for being a poet and soldier, and is known for his peculiar nose?
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What does a soliloquy refer to in literature?
What does a soliloquy refer to in literature?
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What does the quote 'If eyes are made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being' reflect?
What does the quote 'If eyes are made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being' reflect?
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What is 'The Iliad of Homer' known for?
What is 'The Iliad of Homer' known for?
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Study Notes
Literary Figures and Forms
- Rabindranath Tagore is best known for the collection of poems called Gitanjali or Song Offersings.
Literary Forms
- Allegory is a literary form characterized by a narrative with a meaning beneath the surface.
Ancient Egyptian Writing
- Hieroglyphics is the oldest form of Egyptian writing.
Literary Figures
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John Milton is known as the Morning Star of English Literature.
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Lord Byron is noted for being a poet and soldier, and is known for his peculiar nose.
Literary Devices
- A soliloquy refers to a speech in a play in which a character speaks aloud their thoughts, usually when alone on stage.
Quotes and Meaning
- The quote 'If eyes are made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being' reflects the idea that beauty has inherent value and does not require justification.
Epic Poetry
- 'The Iliad of Homer' is known for being one of the greatest works of ancient Greek literature and an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War.
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Description
Test your knowledge of literature and folklore with this quiz covering folktales, soliloquy, epilogue, and famous literary works and authors such as 'How my brother Leon brought home a wife' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'.
