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What is poetry?
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?
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?
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?
Where does some of the earliest written poetry in Africa occur?
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What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
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