Cognitive Poetics (AI generated) Flashcards
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What is Cognitive Poetics?
Cognitive Poetics is an interdisciplinary field that combines cognitive science and literary analysis to understand how readers interpret and experience literary texts.
True or False: Cognitive Poetics focuses solely on the author’s intent.
False
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Poetics emphasizes the role of ________ in the interpretation of texts.
cognition
What are the main disciplines that contribute to Cognitive Poetics?
Cognitive science, linguistics, and literary theory.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key concept in Cognitive Poetics? A) Metaphor B) Symbolism C) Imagery D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What role does metaphor play in Cognitive Poetics?
Metaphor is seen as a fundamental cognitive tool that shapes understanding and interpretation of texts.
True or False: Cognitive Poetics only analyzes poetry.
False
What is the significance of mental imagery in Cognitive Poetics?
Mental imagery is crucial as it influences how readers visualize and engage with the narrative.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Poetics examines how ________ influence narrative structures.
cognitive processes
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive process is NOT typically studied in Cognitive Poetics? A) Memory B) Perception C) Emotion D) Syntax
D) Syntax
What is the role of reader response theory in Cognitive Poetics?
Reader response theory is integrated to understand how individual experiences and interpretations shape the reading process.
True or False: Cognitive Poetics disregards the emotional responses of readers.
False
What does the term ‘schema’ refer to in Cognitive Poetics?
Schema refers to the mental structures that help organize knowledge and influence comprehension of texts.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Poetics often involves the analysis of ________ in literature.
narrative techniques
Multiple Choice: Which of the following authors is associated with Cognitive Poetics? A) Mikhail Bakhtin B) Mark Turner C) Roland Barthes D) Virginia Woolf
B) Mark Turner
What is ‘conceptual blending’ in the context of Cognitive Poetics?
Conceptual blending is a cognitive process where two or more mental spaces interact to create new meanings.
True or False: Cognitive Poetics is only concerned with the structure of texts.
False
What is the significance of narrative perspective in Cognitive Poetics?
Narrative perspective affects how readers connect emotionally and cognitively with characters and events.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Poetics explores how ________ shape the understanding of literary texts.
cultural contexts
Multiple Choice: Which cognitive function is crucial for understanding irony in literature? A) Attention B) Interpretation C) Memory D) Emotion
B) Interpretation
What is the importance of ‘embodied cognition’ in Cognitive Poetics?
Embodied cognition emphasizes that understanding is grounded in physical experiences and interactions with the world.
True or False: Cognitive Poetics advocates for a single, definitive interpretation of texts.
False
What does ‘affective response’ refer to in the study of Cognitive Poetics?
Affective response refers to the emotional reactions that readers have while engaging with literary texts.
Fill in the blank: Cognitive Poetics aims to bridge the gap between ________ and literary analysis.
science