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Understanding Literary Terms Quiz

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What does the term 'litera' mean in Latin?

Language

Word

Communication

Letter (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of literary merit?

Emotional Value

Specificity (correct)

Universality

Permanence

What does literary merit aim to evaluate?

Aesthetic value of works (correct)

Quantity of works produced

Language proficiency of the writer

Historical accuracy of works

Which term describes the 'how' that enables a writer to formulate themes?

Artistry Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of emotional value/suggestiveness in literary works?

Capacity to depict characters' emotions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Intellectual Value' refer to in literature?

Capacity to stimulate thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of literature according to the text?

To enrich mental life and make readers realize fundamental truths about life and human nature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prose according to the text?

Has a consistent rhyme scheme Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 elements of prose identified in the text?

Metaphor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'conflict' element in a plot?

To provide interest, suspense, and tension Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of point of view mentioned in the text?

Fourth person Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say the 'theme' of a literary work refers to?

The main idea, universal truth, or central message Signup and view all the answers