30 Questions
Which district of London is Virginia Woolf associated with?
Bloomsbury
When did Virginia Woolf marry Leonard Woolf?
1912
What did Virginia Woolf and Leonard Woolf found together in 1917?
The Hoggart Press
Why did Virginia Woolf commit suicide in March 1941?
Fear of losing her mind
What technique did Virginia Woolf use in her novels?
The stream of consciousness technique
What profession did Virginia Woolf's father have?
Critic
Where did Virginia Woolf settle after her father's death?
Bloomsbury
What was the name of the press founded by Virginia Woolf and Leonard Woolf?
The Hoggart Press
When did Virginia Woolf commit suicide?
1941
What aspect of human experience did Virginia Woolf focus on in her writing?
Personal identity and relationships
Which field did the term 'stream of consciousness' originate from?
Psychology
What is the main purpose of stream of consciousness writing?
To depict thought processes in a loose interior monologue
How is stream of consciousness writing different from dramatic monologue?
It addresses an audience or a third person
What is the main characteristic of stream of consciousness writing?
Associative leaps in syntax and punctuation
Which term is usually regarded as a special form of interior monologue?
Stream of consciousness
What is the primary function of interior monologue in stream of consciousness writing?
To depict thought processes in a loose interior monologue
What is the relationship between stream of consciousness and interior monologue?
Stream of consciousness is a subset of interior monologue
What distinguishes stream of consciousness from other narrative modes?
Associative leaps in syntax and punctuation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stream of consciousness writing?
Clear and linear syntax
In which genre is dramatic monologue primarily used?
Poetry
Which two novels are considered part of Virginia Woolf's early works?
The Voyage Out and Night and Day
Which novel is described as a comedy on love affairs that goes astray and comes right?
Night and Day
Which novel is described as having continuous narrative presented through a series of pictures?
Jacob's Room
Which four novels are considered Virginia Woolf's main works?
Mrs Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, The Waves, Between the Acts
What is the common theme among Virginia Woolf's main works?
The analysis of stream of consciousness
Which novel represents the passing of time with the voice of Big Ben, an alarm clock, or the regular crash of the waves?
The Waves
What is the distinguishing feature of Virginia Woolf's prose style?
Stream of consciousness and poetic
Which novel is described as her first tentative effort in her new way of writing?
Jacob's Room
Which novel is described as unfolding life like a succession of images?
Night and Day
What is the term used to describe the technique Virginia Woolf used to represent the movement in the minds of her characters?
Stream of consciousness
Study Notes
Virginia Woolf's Life
- Associated with Bloomsbury district of London
- Married Leonard Woolf in 1912
- Co-founded Hogarth Press with Leonard Woolf in 1917
- Committed suicide in March 1941, likely due to depression and fear of another mental breakdown
Writing Style
- Focused on the inner lives and experiences of her characters
- Used stream of consciousness technique to represent the movement of her characters' minds
- Stream of consciousness writing originated from psychology and philosophy
- Primary purpose of stream of consciousness writing is to replicate the natural flow of thoughts and feelings
- Differs from dramatic monologue in its lack of a clear audience or narrator
- Characterized by a fluid, unstructured, and often unpunctuated narrative
- Interior monologue is a key aspect of stream of consciousness writing, allowing characters to express their thoughts and feelings directly
Major Works
- Early works: The Voyage Out and Night and Day
- Main works: Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, Orlando, and The Waves
- Common theme among main works: the human experience and the passage of time
- Mrs. Dalloway represents the passing of time with the voice of Big Ben, an alarm clock, or the regular crash of the waves
- The Waves is described as unfolding life like a succession of images
Literary Style
- Distinguishing feature of her prose style: lyrical, poetic, and expressive language
- Jacob's Room is described as her first tentative effort in her new way of writing
- Writing style is often described as a "series of pictures" or a "succession of images"
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