Quiz 1

Question 1

Term literature is derived from the latin word…

Answer 1

Littera

Question 2

Literature means…

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A letter of the alphabet

Question 3

Any collection of written work

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Literature

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Characteristics of literature

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It should be written with substance
It should be aesthetic
It possesses technicality
It should have a style
It has its relevance and meaning

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Forms of literature

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Prose
Poetry
Drama

Question 6

Most common form of writing, not restricted by rhythm or dialogue.

Usually straightforward, and may utilize figurative language

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Prose

Question 7

(Forms of prose)

Originates from the author’s imagination

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Fiction

Question 8

(Forms of prose)

Writings that is based on true events, people, places, and facts

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Non fiction

Question 9

Most intense form of writing.

Allows a writer to express his or her deepest emotions and thoughts in a very personal way

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Poetry

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Forms of poetry

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Narrative
Dramatic
Lyric poetry

Question 11

This poetry tells a story and has the elements of a narrative such as characters, setting, conflict

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Narrative

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Also known as dramatic verse or verse drama.

Tells a story and connects the reader to an audience through emotions or behavior

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Dramatic

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Short poem, often with songlike qualities.

Expresses the speaker’s personal emotions and feelings

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Lyric poetry

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Literary work written to be performed in front of an audience.

Usually divided into acts or scenes, and relies on props

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Drama

Question 15

Categories of drama

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Comedy
Melodrama
Musical
Historical
Tragedy

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The relevance of literature

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It sparks empathy and understanding

It lets us learn about past lives

It provides escapism and possibilities.

It impacts education

It impacts the society

Question 17

Elements of literature

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Characters
Setting
Conflict
Plot
Point of view
Theme

Question 18

People who act and are acted upon in a literay work

Doers of the actions

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Characters

Question 19

Story’s main character.

Story’s plot centers around this character, usually sympathetic and likeable for the reader

Most often HERO of the story

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Protagonist

Question 20

Is the bad guy of the piece.

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Antagonist

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Character who’s not exactly in the spotlight but pretty close to it

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Deuteragonist

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Often bestfriends, but they may also be a potential love interest or mentor

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Confidant

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Someone whose personality and values fundamentally clash with the protagonist’s

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Foil character

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Types of characters according to development

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Dynamic
Static

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Answers the where and when in the story

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Setting

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Serves as the focus and driving force of most of the story's action

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Conflict

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Types of conflict

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Man v man Man v nature Man v society Man v technology Man v himself

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Things that happen in sequence in a story

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Plot

Question 29

Refers to the perspective through which you experience the events of the sotry.

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Point of view

Question 30

Use pronouns such as I, me, my, we, us, our, etc.

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First person

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Third person

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Narrator's describing what's seen, but as a spectator

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Sees all, much as an all knowing god of some kind, can see into each character's mind

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Omniscient

Question 33

Are the big ideas that are explored in a work of literature. Is the deep meaning behind the events of the story.

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Theme