Understanding Literary Terms Quiz
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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?

    <p>Artistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Capacity to depict characters' emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Intellectual Value' refer to in literature?

    <p>Capacity to stimulate thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Has a consistent rhyme scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide interest, suspense, and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fourth person</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The main idea, universal truth, or central message</p> Signup and view all the answers

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