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What is a distinctive feature of Virginia Woolf's writing style?
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?
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?
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?
What can be said about the structure of To the Lighthouse?
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What role does setting play in shaping the narrative of To the Lighthouse?
What role does setting play in shaping the narrative of To the Lighthouse?
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What is a notable aspect of Woolf's experimentation with time and structure?
What is a notable aspect of Woolf's experimentation with time and structure?
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What is a characteristic of Woolf's modernist style?
What is a characteristic of Woolf's modernist style?
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What is the main theme explored in To the Lighthouse?
What is the main theme explored in To the Lighthouse?
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What is a notable aspect of Woolf's characterization of Lily Briscoe?
What is a notable aspect of Woolf's characterization of Lily Briscoe?
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What is a key aspect of Woolf's writing philosophy?
What is a key aspect of Woolf's writing philosophy?
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What is a notable aspect of Woolf's personal life?
What is a notable aspect of Woolf's personal life?
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