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What is World Literature defined as?
What is World Literature defined as?
- A genre of modern horror fiction
- A type of Japanese poetry
- A collection of works by Stephen King
- The totality of all national literatures and the formation of literature in different countries (correct)
What is the name of the famous Chinese poet who wrote in the 'lushi' style?
What is the name of the famous Chinese poet who wrote in the 'lushi' style?
- Li Po
- Ernest Hemingway
- Li Bai
- Du Fu (correct)
What is the traditional structure of a Haiku?
What is the traditional structure of a Haiku?
- 5-7-5-7-7
- 7-5-7-5-7
- 7-7-5-5-7
- 5-7-5 (correct)
Who wrote the famous novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?
Who wrote the famous novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'?
What is the name of the famous Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu?
What is the name of the famous Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu?
Which Chinese poet was known for his works of 'lushi'?
Which Chinese poet was known for his works of 'lushi'?
Which novel is an example of modern horror fiction?
Which novel is an example of modern horror fiction?
What is the traditional structure of a Tanka?
What is the traditional structure of a Tanka?
Which author was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Which author was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Which of the following poets was known for celebrating drinking in his poetry?
Which of the following poets was known for celebrating drinking in his poetry?
Study Notes
World Literature
- Refers to the totality of all national literatures and the formation of literature in different countries.
Chinese Literature
- Du Fu: considered China's greatest poet, known for his works of "lushi".
- Li Bai (also known as Li Po): famous for writing less formal verse forms, celebrated drinking in his poetry, and known for being a heavy drinker.
Japanese Literature
- The Tale of Genji: written by Murasaki Shikibu.
- Tanka: a form of Japanese poetry with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7.
- Haiku: a form of Japanese poetry with a syllable count of 5-7-5.
American Literature
- Stephen King: example of modern horror fiction, wrote "The Dreamcatcher", "Carrie", "Salem's Lot", "It", "Misery", and "The Dark Tower".
- Ernest Hemingway: Nobel prize winner for Literature, wrote "The Old Man and the Sea".
- Mark Twain: American novelist and humorist, wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
World Literature
- Refers to the totality of all national literatures and the formation of literature in different countries.
Chinese Literature
- Du Fu: considered China's greatest poet, known for his works of "lushi".
- Li Bai (also known as Li Po): famous for writing less formal verse forms, celebrated drinking in his poetry, and known for being a heavy drinker.
Japanese Literature
- The Tale of Genji: written by Murasaki Shikibu.
- Tanka: a form of Japanese poetry with a syllable count of 5-7-5-7-7.
- Haiku: a form of Japanese poetry with a syllable count of 5-7-5.
American Literature
- Stephen King: example of modern horror fiction, wrote "The Dreamcatcher", "Carrie", "Salem's Lot", "It", "Misery", and "The Dark Tower".
- Ernest Hemingway: Nobel prize winner for Literature, wrote "The Old Man and the Sea".
- Mark Twain: American novelist and humorist, wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
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Description
This quiz covers a range of world literature topics, including China's greatest poet Du Fu, Li Bai's poetry, The Tale of Genji, and modern horror fiction author Stephen King.
