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Which term refers to a sanctioned or accepted group of related literary works?
Which term refers to a sanctioned or accepted group of related literary works?
- Yardstick
- Measuring rod
- Authentic
- Canon (correct)
What does the Greek term 'kanon' mean?
What does the Greek term 'kanon' mean?
- Measuring rod
- Yardstick (correct)
- Sanctioned
- Authentic
In what context do writings need to be evaluated according to a specific genre?
In what context do writings need to be evaluated according to a specific genre?
- Author
- Culture
- Academic learners (correct)
- Society
Which term refers to a traditional collection of writings against which other writings are evaluated?
Which term refers to a traditional collection of writings against which other writings are evaluated?
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Which author made great contributions in the culture, writing, and style?
Which author made great contributions in the culture, writing, and style?
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Literary Terminology
- The term "canon" refers to a sanctioned or accepted group of related literary works.
- The Greek term "kanon" means "rule" or "standard".
- Literary works need to be evaluated according to a specific genre in the context of determining their place within a canon.
- A traditional collection of writings against which other writings are evaluated is also referred to as a canon.
- The author who made great contributions in the culture, writing, and style is not specified in the text, but the concept of canon is often associated with influential authors who have shaped literary traditions.
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