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What is poetry?

  • A form of literature that strictly follows prosaic meanings
  • A form of literature using aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language (correct)
  • A type of writing that disregards sound symbolism
  • A literary composition without any aesthetic qualities
  • Where does the term 'poetry' originate from?

  • Arabic word 'shi'r'
  • Sanskrit word 'kavya'
  • Greek word 'poiesis' (correct)
  • Latin word 'poetica'
  • What is one of the functions of poetry?

  • To disregard the use of sound symbolism
  • To focus solely on the ostensible meaning
  • To strictly convey prosaic meanings
  • To evoke meanings through aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language (correct)
  • Where does some of the earliest written poetry in Africa occur?

    <p>Among the Pyramid Texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?

    <p>The earliest surviving Western Asian epic poem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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