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What is a distinctive feature of Virginia Woolf's writing style?

  • Use of blackface and exotic robes
  • Emphasis on characters' inner lives
  • Blurring of distinctions between prose and poetry (correct)
  • Focus on action and dialogue
  • What is a characteristic of Woolf's characterization in To the Lighthouse?

  • Well-defined, distinct characters
  • Characters with minimal backstory
  • Characters modeled after real people, including herself (correct)
  • Characters that symbolize abstract concepts
  • What is the main focus of Woolf's writing?

  • Inner lives and thoughts of characters (correct)
  • Outer lives and actions of characters
  • Plot twists and surprise endings
  • Description of settings and landscapes
  • What can be said about the structure of To the Lighthouse?

    <p>It is composed of three distinct, stylistically different sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does setting play in shaping the narrative of To the Lighthouse?

    <p>It serves as a backdrop for character development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable aspect of Woolf's experimentation with time and structure?

    <p>Experimentation with non-linear, fragmented narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Woolf's modernist style?

    <p>Experimentation with non-traditional narrative structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme explored in To the Lighthouse?

    <p>The fragmentation of human experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable aspect of Woolf's characterization of Lily Briscoe?

    <p>She is a surrogate for Woolf herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Woolf's writing philosophy?

    <p>A mind that reconciles masculine and feminine parts is the most creative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable aspect of Woolf's personal life?

    <p>She was famously mean and snobbish</p> Signup and view all the answers

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