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Which type of character is described as having a limited development and lack of complexity?

  • Static characters
  • Flat characters (correct)
  • Dynamic characters
  • Round characters

    • Dramatic irony occurs when the characters know information that the audience does not.

    False (B)

    What is the term for a character speaking alone to express their inner thoughts and feelings?

    monologue

    A character's restricted personal view of reality is known as a ______.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Flat characters = Limited development and lack of complexity Round characters = Fully developed and complex Soliloquy = Character speaks alone on stage Verbal communication = Expression through words and spoken dialogue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a literary text?

    <p>A diary entry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An omniscient narrator knows everything about the story and its characters.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a definition of literature based on objective descriptions without value judgments?

    <p>descriptive definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ persona is a characteristic of poetry that reflects a subjective perspective.

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

    Match the type of narrator with its description:

    <p>Authorial = Narrator who presents the story from a distance First person = Narrator who shares personal experiences and thoughts Unreliable = Narrator whose credibility is compromised Third person limited = Narrator who knows some but not all thoughts of characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of literature focuses on storytelling and social commentary?

    <p>Conveying a story (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A normative definition of literature focuses on what literature should be or do based on ideals.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of poetry refers to the patterned sound of words?

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

    What is the primary focus of an external focalizer in a narrative?

    <p>The narrator's perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interior monologue presents the thoughts and emotions of the character as quoted dialogue.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a character’s thoughts being expressed in the third person?

    <p>Free indirect discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In modern theatre, the stage is designed to create an illusion of reality through an invisible __________.

    <p>fourth wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the theatre types with their descriptions:

    <p>Amphitheaters = Large semicircular structures for audience viewing Shakespearean playhouses = Stages set close to the audience, performances during the day Modern theatre = Utilizes an invisible fourth wall Multimedia theatre = Incorporates various forms of presentation beyond text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the communication model in drama emphasize?

    <p>The interaction between historical authors and real audiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In dramatic texts, the primary text consists only of stage directions.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a dramatic text's purpose beyond written representation?

    <p>Theatrical performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a narrator who is a character within the story and participates in the action?

    <p>Homodiegetic narrator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An unreliable narrator is characterized by having complete knowledge of the story.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between story-oriented narratology and discourse-oriented narratology?

    <p>Story-oriented narratology focuses on content (what), while discourse-oriented narratology focuses on how the content is mediated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A __________ narrator is one who exists outside the primary narrative and provides context or setting.

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

    Match the narrator terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Homodiegetic = Participant in the story Heterodiegetic = Observer outside the story Omniscient = Knows everything about the story Unreliable = Biased point of view</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of narrative situation involves a character seeing events through their own perspective?

    <p>Figural narrative situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The terms 'narrating I' and 'experiencing I' refer to different types of first-person narrators.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define the term ‘covert narrator’ as it pertains to narrative transmission.

    <p>A covert narrator is one who presents the story in a hidden manner, becoming almost invisible to the reader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lyric persona' refer to in poetry?

    <p>The speaker of the poem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Implicit subjectivity involves a clear and overt expression of personal opinions.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a sonnet in poetry?

    <p>A 14-line poem typically written in iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In poetry, a group of lines typically containing a thought or theme is called a ______.

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

    Match the poetic terms with their definitions:

    <p>Metaphor = Indirect comparison between two unlike things Alliteration = Repetition of initial consonant sounds Onomatopoeia = Words that imitate sounds Enjambement = Continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rhyme scheme follows the pattern abab?

    <p>Alternate rhyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ballad is a type of narrative poem that often tells a story.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of rhyme scheme in poetry?

    <p>To create rhythm and enhance the musical quality of the poem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main sections of a narrative include the beginning, middle, and ______.

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of meter in poetry?

    <p>Decameter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following theaters has a picture frame stage and an invisible fourth wall?

    <p>Modern theatre (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristics define the authorial narrative situation?

    <p>The narrator is outside of the story and has external perspectives, he reflects on his own role as a narrator, when he is omniscient he can provide insight into all character's thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the differences between figural narrative situation and first person narrator?

    <p>Figural: The story is presented through the perspective of a character [through his/her eyes] = narrator becomes invisible, can be third-person (insights in especially one character) First-person: The narrator is a character within the story and tells the story using &quot;I&quot; or &quot;we,&quot; = involved in the story (narrating-I/experiencing-I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Literature?

    • Literature encompasses various forms, including sonnets, diaries, letters, novels, and literary texts.
    • These differ from non-literary texts, which are often considered 'neutral' or 'objective.'
    • Narratives are categorized by perspective, such as omniscient narrators (knowing everything), first-person narrators, third-person limited narrators, or unreliable narrators.
    • Literature serves multiple functions, including storytelling, conveying feelings, sharing opinions, social criticism, and raising social awareness.
    • Literature is impactful, profoundly influencing cultural and historical contexts.
    • Literature can be broadly defined as encompassing many forms of expression, or narrowly defined to focus on specific aspects.
    • Normative definitions posit an ideal for literature based on aesthetic or moral values.
    • Descriptive definitions objectively describe literature without judgments.

    Poetry Characteristics

    • Poetry often employs rhyme schemes (e.g., rhyming couplets).
    • Metre, or rhythm, is present in verse.
    • Plots are sometimes absent in poetry.
    • High diversity and variations are common in poetic forms.

    Structure of Poetry

    • Poetry utilizes metric stressed/unstressed syllables in various patterns like iamb, trochee, anapests, and dactyl.
    • Lines in poetry are measured in terms of number of feet, like trimeter (3stressed syllables), tetrameter (4), pentameter (5), hexameter (6), heptameter (7), octameter (8), monometer(1), and dimeter(2).
    • Rhyme patterns are essential, with forms such as couplets, tercets, quatrains, and paired lines.
    • Internal rhymes are in the middle of the verse (internal rhyme).
    • Rhyme schemes in poetry include alternate rhyme (ab ab), embracing rhyme (abba), and chain rhyme (aba bcb).

    Narrative Texts

    • Narrative texts are structured accounts of events, real or imaginary, from beginning to end, conveying meaning.
    • Key elements include: beginnings, exposition, developments of plot, characters, prehistory, settings and endings.
    • The resolution of conflicts—whether resolved or not—are important aspects of analysis.
    • Different mediums, such as time, space, characters, or storytelling, can all be focused on within a narrative.
    • Communication models (extratext, intratextual) reveal how narratives work and how characters interact.
    • Narrator terms (e.g., homodiegetic, heterodiegetic, overt, covert) describe the narrator's role and their relationship to the story.
    • Omniscient narrators know the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
    • Narratives' structure and elements are analyzed, particularly the voice of the narrator, which might be unreliable or omniscient.

    Drama

    • Dramatic texts are not solely written for reading but also for performance on stage.
    • Performance uses various elements like actors, body language, and gestures.
    • Performance can be done in a multitude of mediums, on various stages.
    • These plays can encompass many different plot elements such as exposition, conflict, and dialogue.

    Characterisation in Drama

    • Figural characterisation uses speech, gestures, and actions to convey information, whereas authorial characterisation uses explicit statements to define aspects of character.
    • Explicit descriptions of traits and behaviour provide details about a character, whereas implicit descriptions involve inferences by the reader.
    • Explanatory material, such as dialogue, soliloquies, monologues, or interactions between characters, reveals the personality and motivations of the character by observing and interacting with others.

    Overview of Literary Genres

    • Literary Genres consist of various forms like lyric texts (e.g., odes, sonnets), narrative texts (e.g., epics, novels, short stories, fairy tales, novellas, fables), and dramatic texts (e.g., tragedies, comedies).
    • Different types, like crime novels, historical novels, and bildungsroman novels, each employ different techniques and approaches.

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