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What literary elements characterize African Literature, as mentioned in the text?
What literary elements characterize African Literature, as mentioned in the text?
- Inclusion of slave narratives and calls for independence (correct)
- Predominance of science fiction themes
- Focus on tragic events and despair
- Excessive use of humor and satire
How does the text suggest African Literature transcends boundaries?
How does the text suggest African Literature transcends boundaries?
- By surpassing geographical, genre, language, and era limitations (correct)
- By avoiding any references to historical events
- By limiting its scope to the 19th century
- By only focusing on religious texts
What is the central theme of the poem 'Africa' by David Diop?
What is the central theme of the poem 'Africa' by David Diop?
- A comparison between Africa's past glory and current struggles (correct)
- A critique of African literary traditions
- The glorification of slavery in Africa
- A celebration of Western progress and civilization
What is a characteristic of world literature's influence on one's worldview?
What is a characteristic of world literature's influence on one's worldview?
How does the text suggest we should approach the 'world literature' category?
How does the text suggest we should approach the 'world literature' category?
According to David Damrosch, what does 'world literature' refer to?
According to David Damrosch, what does 'world literature' refer to?
What is the overarching message conveyed in the text about expanding one's literary horizons?
What is the overarching message conveyed in the text about expanding one's literary horizons?
Why do many students, including Filipino students, often prefer Western Literature according to the text?
Why do many students, including Filipino students, often prefer Western Literature according to the text?
What reasons might cause a literary text to cross borders according to the text?
What reasons might cause a literary text to cross borders according to the text?
How does David Damrosch define world literature in terms of 'mode of reading'?
How does David Damrosch define world literature in terms of 'mode of reading'?
What kind of preparation does the text suggest is necessary to read world literature outside one's comfort zone?
What kind of preparation does the text suggest is necessary to read world literature outside one's comfort zone?
Why are many nations that are not economic giants not represented in the roster of World literature?
Why are many nations that are not economic giants not represented in the roster of World literature?
What was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's contribution to the concept of world literature?
What was Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's contribution to the concept of world literature?
What is the internal contradiction present in the phrase 'world literature'?
What is the internal contradiction present in the phrase 'world literature'?
How is world literature best understood in today's context?
How is world literature best understood in today's context?
What is ironic about the claim that world literature contains all possible literary works?
What is ironic about the claim that world literature contains all possible literary works?
How does the text characterize the term 'world' in 'world literature'?
How does the text characterize the term 'world' in 'world literature'?
Why does the text argue that world literature can be seen as self-contradictory?
Why does the text argue that world literature can be seen as self-contradictory?
