Understanding Literature

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What is one reason people write?

  • To show off their intelligence
  • To express themselves (correct)
  • For monetary gain
  • To decrease knowledge sharing

Which quality of great literature refers to its ability to stand the test of time?

  • Intellectual Value
  • Universality (correct)
  • Artistry
  • Style

How is prose different from poetry?

  • Poetry is more straightforward than prose.
  • Prose uses stanzas, while poetry uses paragraphs.
  • Poetry follows formal patterns of verse, unlike prose.
  • Prose includes everyday language, while poetry is more expressive. (correct)

Which aspect of literature appeals to a broad audience and conveys hidden truths and beauty?

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

What distinguishes how words are arranged in prose compared to poetry?

<p>In prose, words form paragraphs, but in poetry, they form lines. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of poetry according to the provided text?

<p>To create and express ideas and feelings artistically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'littera'?

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

According to Clive Staples Lewis, how does literature contribute to reality?

<p>Adds to reality and enriches necessary competencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of literature uses spoken words as a medium of communication?

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

How is oral literature handed down from one generation to another?

<p>By word of mouth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of literature is transmitted through writing?

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

What does written literature refer to?

<p>Literature that is written down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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