Prelims Flashcards
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a faithful reproduction of man’s manifold experiences blended into one harmonious language
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literature
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medium
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language
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content
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ideas
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entertainment or persuasion
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purpose
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main ingredients of literature
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subject
form
point of view
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presentation of literature
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genre
audience
author
work
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long narrative
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epic
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can be read in one sitting
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short story
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divided into chapters
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novel
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rhyming
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poetry
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relationship among the parts of an artistic written work
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structure
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structured in plot or witness
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drama
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character consciousness or experience
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fiction
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tone read mood
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poetry
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theme communicated
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essay
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the basis of christianity originating from palestine and greece
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the bible
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source of meats and legends of greece written by homer
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the iliad and the odyssey
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longest epic of the world
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mahabharata
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love revenge faith and loyalty
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ramayana
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collection of tales of pilgrims by geoffrey chaucer
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the canterbury tales
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father of literature in england
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geoffrey chaucer
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depicted the sad faith of slaves written by harriet beecher stowe
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uncle tom’s cabin
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it means what defines a part
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structural base
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the muslims holy book originate from arabia
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quran
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this shows the religion and customs of the early italians
the divine comedy by dante alighieri
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this shows the cultural characteristics of the spaniards and their national history
el cid compyador
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it tells about the golden age of christianity in france
song of roland
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includes the cult of osiris and the mythology and theology of egypt
book of the dead
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written by confucius of china became the basis of christian religion
book of the days
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came from arabia and persia it shows the ways of government of industries and of the society of the arabs and persians
1001 nights or the arabian nights
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a written work that has recognized artistic merit in terms of form expression ideas and interest
literature
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seven literary standards
permanence
universal appeal
artistry
style
intellectually valuable
suggestiveness
spiritual value
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an important characteristic of a great literature is that it lasts
permanence
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it must suit the taste of a range of people across different age groups nationalities cultures and beliefs
universal appeal
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a good literature should be well written and appeal to our creative sites with beautifully crafted phrases and sentences
artistry
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words used by the writer or creative and are presented in an unusual way that is entertaining and interesting
style
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usually inform as about our past are present or the world around us, it also helps us understand our lives and realize truths about humanity and life
intellectually valuable
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should carry many associations that lead beyond the surface meaning
suggestiveness
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often thought to have an underlying moral message that can potentially make us better people
spiritual value
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imaginative recreation and recreation of life
fiction
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often referred to as a slice of life is a fictitious narrative compressed into one unit of time place and action
short story
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a fictitious narrative with a complicated plot
novel
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elements of fiction
character
setting
conflict
plot
point of view
mood
tone
symbolism
images
theme
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all literature falls under two main divisions
prose and poetry
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a golden age of literature
the classical period (1200BCE - 455CE)
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also known as anglo-saxon period
the medieval period (455CE-1486CE)
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age of reason and the era of logic
the enlightenment period (1660 bce - 1790)
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great age for the novel
romantic period
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characterized by self conscious break with traditional ways of writing in both poetry and prose fiction
the modern period
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tales of ancient epics
grand scale
heroic protagonist
universal theme
supernatural elements
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expansive narrative time and period
grand scale
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embody the ideals
heroic protagonist
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timeless theme such as honor bravery struggles against fate
universal theme
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adding to the complexity and riches of the narrative
supernatural elements
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cultural significance and oral tradition
transmission of cultural values
historical narratives
uniting communities
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shaping societal norms and behaviors over time
transmission of cultural values
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preserving important events and identities of communities
historical narratives
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fostering a sense of belonging and collective identity
uniting communities
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common themes and motifs
hero's journey
good vs. evil
loyalty and honor
quest for knowledge
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central theme in ancient epics or monomyth
hero's journey
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common motif moral dilemmas and the struggle for justice
good versus evil
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importance of fidelity to one's friends, family, and values
loyalty and honor
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immortality is a recurring motif, often driving characters to seek wisdom or external life in their adventure
quest for knowledge
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oldest known literary works, originating from ancient Mesopotamia and inscribed on clay labels.
The Epic of Gilgamesh
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depicting the events of the trojan war
The Iliad
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adventure of Odysseus after the trojan war
The Odyssey
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utilizing meter and vivid characterizations that brings the tales to life
Epic Poetry Structure
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affects the course of war
Achilles Rage
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lives of warriors and tragic outcomes
themes of glory and honor
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how personal emotions can lead to widespread suffering
consequence of pride
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longest epic poem, encompassing a rich tapestry of stories and teachings
The Mahabarata
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central conflict and the struggle highlighting themes of duty and righteousness
Pandavas vs Kauravas
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narrative of Lord Rama (heroic journey to save his wife Sita)
The Ramayana
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Foundational Myths of Rome (intertwining legendary heroes with the city's imperial narrative)
The Aeneid by Virgil (Roman Epic)
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cultural reflections (reflecting societies they originate from)
Conclusion
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Some significant literary work on the classical period
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Works and days
theogony
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it means letter
littera
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refer to the sum total of the world's national literatures
knowledge of books
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the quick writer and philosopher during the classical period
gorgias
Aesop
Plato
socrates
aristotle
euripides
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some significant literary work during the medieval period
the canterbury tales
beowulf
the dark ages and the world
the dream of the holy rood
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famous authors during the medieval period
Caedmon
Martin Luther
Geoffrey Chaucer
Thomas
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some literary genres during the medieval period
elegy
religious liturgy
narrative romance
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it is the division between the middle age and modern era
the Renaissance period
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significant literary work on the renaissance period
romeo and juliet
utopia
the faerie queene
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famous authors during the renaissance period
william shakespeare
Edmund spencer
queen Elizabeth 1
sir thomas more
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later period of literature
the enlightenment period 1660-1790
the romantic period 1830
the victorian period 1832-1901
the modern period 1914-1945
the post modern period 1945 onwards
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some significant literary work on the enlightenment period
all for love
the rake of the lock
rights of man
elegy written in a churchyard
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famous authors during enlightenment period
john dryden
Alexander pope
thomas paine
thomas gray
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popular types of literature during the enlightenment period
essay
melodrama
letters
fables
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some significant literary work during the romantic period
i wondered lonely as a cloud
kubla khan
song of innocence and of experience
mathilda
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famous authors during the romantic period
William wordsworth
samuel taylor coleridge
william blake
mary Shelley
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the literature of this era express the fusion of pure romance to gross realism
the victorian period
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some significant literary works during the victorian period
the pickwick papers
how do i love thee
Ulysses
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famous authors during victorian period
charles dicken
Elizabeth browning
alfred lord tennison
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characterized by a self conscious break with traditional ways of writing in both poetry and prose fiction
the modern period
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some literary works during the modern period
the road not taken
and death shall have no dominion
insensibility
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authors during the modern period
Robert frost
dylan thomas
wilfred owen
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characterized by reliance on narrative techniques such as fragmentation paradox and the unreliable narrator
the post modern period
