Analepsis and Bloodshot Eyes: Unseen Prose Techniques Quiz and Flashcards

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What literary device involves providing background or context by narrating past events at a point later than its chronological place in a story?

Diegesis
Flashforward
Analepsis (correct)
Prolepsis

Which of the following is NOT an example of analepsis?

A flashback scene in a movie
A character remembering their childhood
A protagonist foreshadowing future events (correct)
A historian describing past events

What is the primary purpose of analepsis in a narrative?

To create suspense by revealing future events
To provide background information or context (correct)
To change the narrative's chronological order
To introduce a new character

Which of the following literary devices is closely related to analepsis?

Prolepsis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the opposite of analepsis?

Prolepsis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the protagonist play in a narrative?

Supporting the main character (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the narrator in a narrative?

To provide a unique perspective on the story (D) Signup and view all the answers

What character is central to the story's progression?

The protagonist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the antagonist in a narrative?

To create conflict and drive the plot (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist in a narrative?

They are opposing characters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does an archetype in literature represent?

A universal symbol with shared human meaning. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an archetype in literature?

A symbolic representation of universal human experiences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an archetype?

A symbol that represents bravery. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of archetypes in literature?

They represent universal human experiences. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do archetypes in literature reflect?

Universal human experiences and meanings. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of characterisation in literature?

To reveal characters' personalities, motives, and growth through actions, dialogue, and descriptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does connotation refer to in literature?

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does dissonance have on the reader in literature?

Disrupts harmonic sounds or rhythms with a harsh collection of sounds, creating a jarring effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a dynamic structure in a narrative?

A linear sequence of events that form the core of the plot, often following a cause-and-effect pattern (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of characterisation in literature?

To reveal characters' personalities, motives, and growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used to create a sense of tension or conflict in a narrative?

Dissonance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an oxymoron in literature?

Creates a thought-provoking and often paradoxical effect (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of imagery in literary terms?

To engage the reader's senses and enhance the emotional and visual experience of the text (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is irony typically used in literature?

To express one's meaning through language that normally signifies the opposite (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to juxtapose in literature?

To place words, sentences, or concepts close together for contrasting effect (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is mimesis in art and literature?

The imitative representation of the real world (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is a motif used in literature?

As a random recurring element (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using symbols in literature?

To represent abstract ideas (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of prose in literary terms?

It has a natural flow of speech rather than a rhythmic structure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prolepsis in narrative technique?

To create suspense or provide a broader understanding of the story (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is sibilance in literary terms?

A hissing sound created through the repetition of 's' sounds (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prolepsis in a narrative?

To create suspense or provide a broader understanding of the story (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a symmetric structure in a narrative?

A more intricate and interconnected structure that encompasses a network of recurring themes, motifs, symbols, and patterns, creating a multi-layered, cohesive texture. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of temporal structure in narrative technique?

To shift back and forth in time from past to present, creating a non-linear storytelling approach. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying dominant idea that ties together all elements of a narrative?

The underlying dominant idea that ties together all elements of the narrative (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a trope in literature?

A figure of speech, theme, image, character, or plot element that is used many times. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a symmetric structure in a narrative?

A multi-layered, cohesive texture (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a narrative's theme?

To tie together all elements of the narrative, providing depth and a central focus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is bigotry?

Unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or prejudice against a person or people based on their membership of a particular group, often leading to discriminatory behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a catalyst in a narrative?

A person or thing that facilitates change, often triggering significant developments in the story (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by chronology in narrative terms?

Arranging events in their order of occurrence in time, providing a clear temporal sequence and aiding in the understanding of the narrative progression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to conform?

To comply with traditional expectations, often adhering to established norms and practices (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of feminism?

A movement claiming political and economic equality of women with men, advocating for women's rights and gender equality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be Machiavellian?

Sneaky, cunning, and lacking a moral code (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is misogyny?

Dislike of, contempt for, or prejudice against women, often leading to discriminatory practices and beliefs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is patriarchy?

A system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it, often leading to gender inequality. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of postcolonial criticism?

The ways in which texts carry racist or colonial undertones, analysing literature through the lens of colonial and postcolonial perspectives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of patriarchy?

Men hold the primary power and women are largely excluded from it (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of feminist movements?

Supporting women's rights and challenging patriarchal systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of being submissive?

Ready to conform to the authority or will of others (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be subservient?

Prepared to obey others unquestioningly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to subvert traditional expectations?

To go against traditional expectations, often challenging and redefining societal norms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of xenophobia?

Fearing or hating foreigners, often leading to discriminatory attitudes and practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of being submissive?

Being dominant (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of exploring xenophobia in literature?

To highlight the negative consequences of xenophobia (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Narrative Techniques

Analepsis is a technique in narrative structure where events that have occurred before the main story are revealed at a point later than their chronological place in the story.
The purpose of analepsis is to provide background or context to the main story.
Analepsis is not the same as foreshadowing, which involves hinting at future events in a story.
Analepsis is also distinct from a sudden shift to a different setting within the same timeline.
Exposition at the beginning of a story, which starts in the middle of action, is a different technique from analepsis.

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