World Literature Analysis

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What is the primary function of literature according to the text?

To communicate human emotions, thoughts, and experiences (correct)

To teach language and grammar rules

To entertain readers with captivating stories

To provide historical facts and information

Which characteristic does 'suggestedness' in literary standards refer to?

The ability of literature to entertain and amuse readers

The permanence of literary works over time

The power of literature to convey hidden truths through symbolism and implied meanings (correct)

The intellectual stimulation provided by reading literature

What aspect of literature does 'spiritual value' focus on?

The timeless nature of literary works

The distinct style of authors in expressing their thoughts

Its ability to entertain readers with engaging narratives

The power of literature to inspire and uplift the inner spirit (correct)

Why is 'permanence' considered a significant literary standard?

It refers to the tendency of literature to withstand the test of time Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of literature ensures its 'universality'?

The capacity to appeal to individuals irrespective of culture, race, or time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'artistry' in literature primarily focus on?

The formation of ideas, structures, and expressions with aesthetic appeal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of FICTION literature?

To entertain and make readers think and feel Signup and view all the answers

Which literary approach believes that language is not a stable entity?

Deconstructionism Signup and view all the answers

In which literary form does language use lines, stanzas, and rhyme scheme to depict poetic sounds and emotions?

Poetry Signup and view all the answers

What does Feminist Criticism primarily seek to do in literature?

Offer a viewpoint from a woman's perspective Signup and view all the answers

Which literary model focuses on exploring and interpreting cultural, political, and historical contexts of a text?

Cultural Model Signup and view all the answers

According to New Criticism, where should understanding of a text come from?

The text itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of PROSE literature?

Structured in sentences and paragraphs conveying information Signup and view all the answers

Which literary approach emphasizes understanding the motivations of characters and symbolic meanings of events?

Psychological Criticism Signup and view all the answers

What does Queer Theory focus on in literary texts?

Questioning gender identity and sexual orientation Signup and view all the answers

Which literary approach views the text as a self-contained entity requiring no external interpretation?

New Criticism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World Literature

World literature is the written and verbal expression of human feelings, thoughts, and ideas whose medium is language.
It is a medium for humans to communicate what they feel, think, and experience to readers, transferring human experiences.

Literary Standards

Suggestiveness: evokes emotions, defines symbolism, and implies meanings beyond ordinary life and experiences.
Spiritual Value: motivates and inspires, drawing from suggested morals and lessons in different literary genres.
Permanence: endures across time, standing the test of time, and has both timeliness and timelessness.
Universality: appeals to everyone regardless of culture, race, sex, and time.
Style: a distinct way of expressing thoughts, appealing to hearts and minds, and crossing gender, racial, and cultural barriers.
Artistry: has aesthetic appeal, conveying hidden truths and beauty, and possessing a sense of beauty in writing.
Intellectual Value: stimulates critical thinking, enriching mental processes, and making readers realize fundamental truths of life.

Classification of Literature

Structure: Fiction (imaginative narration) and Non-Fiction (real-life narration based on history and facts).
Genre: Literary Approaches, including Fiction, Poetry, Essay, Drama/Play, and Arts.

Literary Approaches

Deconstructionism: language is not a stable entity, and we can never exactly say what we mean.
Poetry: uses lines, stanzas, and rhyme scheme to depict poetic sounds and emotions.
Drama/Play: script-literary composition and dramatic performance.
Arts: includes paintings, drawings, music, and dances.

Main Divisions of Literature

Prose: written in common flow of language, conveying information, expressing ideas, or presenting opinions.
Poetry: uses lines, stanzas, and rhyme scheme to depict poetic sounds and emotions.

Literary Criticism

Feminist Criticism: corrects predominantly male-dominated critical perspective with a feminist consciousness.
Marxist Criticism: uses language influenced by social class and economics to make ideological statements.
New Criticism: views the text as a self-contained entity, requiring no interpretation beyond the text.
New Historicism: considers the literary text as part of a larger social and historical context.
Literary Models: Cultural Model, Literary Model, Personal Growth Model, Psychological Criticism, and Queer Theory/Gender Studies.

Literary Models

Cultural Model: explores and interprets social, political, literary, and historical contexts of a specific text.
Literary Model: promotes language development like vocabulary and structure.
Personal Growth Model: achieves lasting pleasure and deep satisfaction in reading.
Psychological Criticism: explores human consciousness, motivations of characters, and symbolic meanings of events.
Queer Theory/Gender Studies: questions and problematizes gender identity and sexual orientation in literary texts, respecting different identities.
Reader-Response Criticism: focuses on the reader's individual experience with a text, considering what the reader felt from reading.

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Explore the world of written and verbal expression through literature. Appreciate, analyze, and critique various works that convey human feelings, thoughts, and ideas through language. Understand how literature serves as a medium for communication and the transfer of human experiences.