55 Questions
What literary device involves providing background or context by narrating past events at a point later than its chronological place in a story?
Analepsis
Which of the following is NOT an example of analepsis?
A protagonist foreshadowing future events
What is the primary purpose of analepsis in a narrative?
To provide background information or context
Which of the following literary devices is closely related to analepsis?
Prolepsis
What term is used to describe the opposite of analepsis?
Prolepsis
What role does the protagonist play in a narrative?
Supporting the main character
What is the primary function of the narrator in a narrative?
To provide a unique perspective on the story
What character is central to the story's progression?
The protagonist
What is the purpose of the antagonist in a narrative?
To create conflict and drive the plot
What is the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist in a narrative?
They are opposing characters
What does an archetype in literature represent?
A universal symbol with shared human meaning.
What is the primary characteristic of an archetype in literature?
A symbolic representation of universal human experiences.
Which of the following is an example of an archetype?
A symbol that represents bravery.
What is the significance of archetypes in literature?
They represent universal human experiences.
What do archetypes in literature reflect?
Universal human experiences and meanings.
What is the primary purpose of characterisation in literature?
To reveal characters' personalities, motives, and growth through actions, dialogue, and descriptions
What does connotation refer to in literature?
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
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
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
What is the primary function of characterisation in literature?
To reveal characters' personalities, motives, and growth
What literary device is used to create a sense of tension or conflict in a narrative?
Dissonance
What is the effect of an oxymoron in literature?
Creates a thought-provoking and often paradoxical effect
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
How is irony typically used in literature?
To express one's meaning through language that normally signifies the opposite
What does it mean to juxtapose in literature?
To place words, sentences, or concepts close together for contrasting effect
What is mimesis in art and literature?
The imitative representation of the real world
How is a motif used in literature?
As a random recurring element
What is the primary purpose of using symbols in literature?
To represent abstract ideas
What is the characteristic of prose in literary terms?
It has a natural flow of speech rather than a rhythmic structure
What is the purpose of prolepsis in narrative technique?
To create suspense or provide a broader understanding of the story
What is sibilance in literary terms?
A hissing sound created through the repetition of 's' sounds
What is the purpose of prolepsis in a narrative?
To create suspense or provide a broader understanding of the story
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.
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.
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
What is an example of a trope in literature?
A figure of speech, theme, image, character, or plot element that is used many times.
What is the primary characteristic of a symmetric structure in a narrative?
A multi-layered, cohesive texture
What is the primary purpose of a narrative's theme?
To tie together all elements of the narrative, providing depth and a central focus
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
What is the role of a catalyst in a narrative?
A person or thing that facilitates change, often triggering significant developments in the story
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
What does it mean to conform?
To comply with traditional expectations, often adhering to established norms and practices
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
What does it mean to be Machiavellian?
Sneaky, cunning, and lacking a moral code
What is misogyny?
Dislike of, contempt for, or prejudice against women, often leading to discriminatory practices and beliefs.
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.
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.
What is a key characteristic of patriarchy?
Men hold the primary power and women are largely excluded from it
What is the primary focus of feminist movements?
Supporting women's rights and challenging patriarchal systems
What is the primary characteristic of being submissive?
Ready to conform to the authority or will of others
What does it mean to be subservient?
Prepared to obey others unquestioningly
What does it mean to subvert traditional expectations?
To go against traditional expectations, often challenging and redefining societal norms
What is the primary characteristic of xenophobia?
Fearing or hating foreigners, often leading to discriminatory attitudes and practices
What is the opposite of being submissive?
Being dominant
What is the primary goal of exploring xenophobia in literature?
To highlight the negative consequences of xenophobia
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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