World Literature
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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?

  • Li Po
  • Ernest Hemingway
  • Li Bai
  • Du Fu (correct)
  • 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'?

    <p>Mark Twain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the famous Japanese novel written by Murasaki Shikibu?

    <p>The Tale of Genji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese poet was known for his works of 'lushi'?

    <p>Du Fu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel is an example of modern horror fiction?

    <p>The Dreamcatcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional structure of a Tanka?

    <p>5-7-5-7-7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature?

    <p>Ernest Hemingway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following poets was known for celebrating drinking in his poetry?

    <p>Li Bai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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