Reading (General and Literature) Flashcards
(131 cards)
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Who wrote ‘The Great Gatsby’?
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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What is the main theme of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
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Racial injustice and moral growth
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True or False: George Orwell wrote ‘1984’.
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True
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Fill in the blank: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was written by ______.
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Jane Austen
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Which author is known for the poem ‘The Road Not Taken’?
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Robert Frost
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What genre is ‘Moby-Dick’ classified under?
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Novel / Fiction
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Who is the author of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’?
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J.D. Salinger
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True or False: Mark Twain wrote ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’.
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True
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What is the setting of ‘Wuthering Heights’?
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The Yorkshire moors in England
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Who wrote the play ‘Hamlet’?
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William Shakespeare
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a work by Ernest Hemingway? A) The Old Man and the Sea B) Brave New World C) The Picture of Dorian Gray
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A) The Old Man and the Sea
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What is the primary focus of American Romanticism?
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Nature and individualism
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Fill in the blank: ‘The Crucible’ was written by ______.
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Arthur Miller
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True or False: Virginia Woolf was a prominent modernist writer.
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True
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What literary movement is characterized by a focus on realism and character development?
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Realism
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Who wrote ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’?
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Oscar Wilde
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Multiple Choice: Which novel features the character Holden Caulfield? A) The Bell Jar B) The Catcher in the Rye C) The Grapes of Wrath
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B) The Catcher in the Rye
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What is the main conflict in ‘Fahrenheit 451’?
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Censorship and the suppression of ideas
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Fill in the blank: ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ was written by ______.
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John Steinbeck
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Who is considered the father of American literature?
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Mark Twain
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True or False: J.K. Rowling is known for writing classic literature.
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False
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What is a common theme in British literature?
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Social class and morality
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Who is the author of ‘Jane Eyre’?
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Charlotte Brontë
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a work by Charles Dickens? A) Great Expectations B) The Sun Also Rises C) The Old Man and the Sea
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A) Great Expectations
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What narrative style is used in 'The Sound and the Fury'?
Stream of consciousness
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Fill in the blank: 'Brave New World' was written by ______.
Aldous Huxley
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Who wrote 'A Tale of Two Cities'?
Charles Dickens
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True or False: The novel '1984' is set in a dystopian future.
True
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What is the significance of the title 'The Great Gatsby'?
It reflects the American Dream and its disillusionment.
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Who is the main character in 'Wuthering Heights'?
Heathcliff
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Multiple Choice: Which author is known for their use of magical realism? A) Gabriel Garcia Marquez B) Ernest Hemingway C) F. Scott Fitzgerald
A) Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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What is the primary theme of 'The Bell Jar'?
Mental illness and identity
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What is the primary theme of 'The Kite Runner'?
Redemption and the complexity of friendship
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True or False: 'The Alchemist' is written by Gabriel García Márquez.
False
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Fill in the blank: The author of 'The Joy Luck Club' is ______.
Amy Tan
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Which novel by Haruki Murakami features a character named Toru Okada?
'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle'
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What genre does 'The Hate U Give' belong to?
Young adult fiction
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Name one major theme in 'The Book Thief'.
The power of words
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Who is the author of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'?
Gabriel García Márquez
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True or False: 'The House on Mango Street' is a collection of short stories.
True
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What is the setting of 'A Thousand Splendid Suns'?
Afghanistan
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Which author is known for their work on magical realism?
Gabriel García Márquez
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Fill in the blank: The novel 'The Outsiders' was written by ______.
S.E. Hinton
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What is the significance of the title 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
It symbolizes the idea of innocence and the moral imperative to protect it.
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What literary genre does 'The Giver' belong to?
Dystopian fiction
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True or False: 'The Catcher in the Rye' is narrated by Holden Caulfield.
True
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Name one major work by Zadie Smith.
'White Teeth'
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Fill in the blank: The author of 'Life of Pi' is ______.
Yann Martel
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What is the main focus of 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian'?
The struggles of a Native American teenager
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Who is considered the father of modern Japanese literature?
Natsume Sōseki
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What is a common theme in young adult literature?
Identity and self-discovery
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Who wrote 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'?
Stephen Chbosky
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True or False: 'The Color Purple' is a novel that addresses issues of race and gender.
True
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What is the narrative style of 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao'?
Multi-perspective and non-linear
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Fill in the blank: The author of 'The Fault in Our Stars' is ______.
John Green
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What literary technique is used in 'The Things They Carried'?
Metafiction and intertextuality
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What is the main conflict in 'Lord of the Flies'?
The struggle between civilization and savagery
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Who is the author of 'The House of the Spirits'?
Isabel Allende
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True or False: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' was published in the 1990s.
True
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What does the term 'bildungsroman' refer to?
A coming-of-age story
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Name one major work by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
'Half of a Yellow Sun'
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Fill in the blank: The author of 'The Secret Life of Bees' is ______.
Sue Monk Kidd
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What are the four main literary genres?
Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama
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True or False: A novel is considered a form of non-fiction.
False
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a genre that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language.
Poetry
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What is the primary purpose of fiction?
To tell a story or convey a narrative.
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Which genre is characterized by the use of dialogue and performance?
Drama
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of poetry? A) Imagery B) Narrative structure C) Meter D) Rhyme
B) Narrative structure
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What genre includes biographies and essays?
Non-fiction
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True or False: All dramas are written to be performed.
True
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Short Answer: Name one sub-genre of fiction.
Science fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, etc.
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a form of writing that often explores real events and people.
Non-fiction
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What distinguishes a short story from a novel?
A short story is typically shorter and focuses on a single incident or character.
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Multiple Choice: Which genre often includes meter and rhyme? A) Fiction B) Non-fiction C) Poetry D) Drama
C) Poetry
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True or False: A fable is a type of drama.
False
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What is a defining feature of non-fiction?
It is based on factual information.
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Short Answer: What is the primary focus of a drama?
To portray a story through dialogue and action.
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a type of fiction that involves speculative elements.
Fantasy
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Multiple Choice: Which genre is known for its use of metaphor and symbolism? A) Non-fiction B) Poetry C) Drama D) Biography
B) Poetry
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True or False: An autobiography is a type of fiction.
False
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What is the hallmark of a novel?
A complex plot and development of multiple characters.
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a literary genre that often conveys moral lessons through allegorical narratives.
Fable
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Short Answer: What element is crucial in a drama?
Dialogue
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Multiple Choice: Which genre typically includes elements like setting, plot, and character development? A) Poetry B) Fiction C) Non-fiction D) Drama
B) Fiction
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True or False: Poetry can only be written in free verse.
False
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What differentiates a memoir from an autobiography?
A memoir focuses on specific themes or events, while an autobiography covers a person's entire life.
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a genre that combines factual reporting with narrative storytelling.
Creative Non-fiction
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Short Answer: Name a characteristic of drama that sets it apart from other genres.
It is intended to be performed.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of poetry? A) Sonnet B) Novel C) Essay D) Play
A) Sonnet
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True or False: All literary genres can be mixed and matched.
True
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What is a common theme explored in fiction?
Human experience and emotion.
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a narrative that presents events from the author's life.
Autobiography
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Fill in the blank: The three major genres of literature are _____, drama, and poetry.
prose
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What genre is characterized by its use of dialogue and performance?
Drama
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prose? A) Narrative structure B) Use of verse C) Character development D) Descriptive language
B) Use of verse
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What is a key characteristic of poetry?
Poetry often utilizes meter, rhyme, and imagery.
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True or False: All genres can be easily categorized into one major genre.
False
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What is a defining feature of a novel as a subgenre of prose?
A novel typically has a complex plot and multiple characters.
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Fill in the blank: In drama, the _____ is the written text that actors perform.
script
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Multiple Choice: Which genre often explores themes of human experience through storytelling? A) Poetry B) Drama C) Fiction D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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What is a common element found in both poetry and prose?
Both can convey emotions and themes.
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True or False: Nonfiction is considered a major genre of literature.
True
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What distinguishes a short story from a novel?
A short story is typically shorter and focuses on a single incident or character.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a dramatic work that is intended to be performed by actors.
play
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following genres is primarily based on factual information? A) Fiction B) Nonfiction C) Poetry D) Drama
B) Nonfiction
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What is the main purpose of a poem?
To evoke emotions and provoke thought through language.
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True or False: The setting is an important element in both drama and prose.
True
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What is a defining characteristic of a tragedy in drama?
A tragedy typically involves serious themes and a downfall of the protagonist.
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Fill in the blank: _____ often includes elements like conflict, character development, and resolution.
Prose
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Multiple Choice: Which genre often uses figurative language to enhance meaning? A) Prose B) Poetry C) Drama D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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What is the role of dialogue in drama?
Dialogue conveys characters' thoughts, emotions, and actions.
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True or False: All poems must rhyme.
False
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What is a common theme explored in many novels?
Love, conflict, and personal growth.
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Fill in the blank: A _____ is a brief work of fiction that usually focuses on a single event.
short story
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Multiple Choice: Which genre typically includes elements such as exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution? A) Poetry B) Drama C) Prose D) All of the above
C) Prose
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What is a characteristic feature of an epic poem?
An epic poem is a lengthy narrative that often involves heroic deeds.
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True or False: The author’s tone is important in all major genres.
True
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What distinguishes a comedy from a tragedy in drama?
A comedy typically has a humorous tone and a happy ending.
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Fill in the blank: _____ is a genre that includes works based on real events or people.
Nonfiction
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common form of poetry? A) Sonnet B) Novel C) Play D) Essay
A) Sonnet
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Front: Define personification.
Giving human like qualities to non-human objects or animals
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Front: What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms (jumbo shrimp, deafening silence)
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Front: What is foreshadowing?
A literary device where the author hints at future events in a story
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Front: Define hyperbole.
Back: An extreme exaggeration used for effect (e.g.I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!).
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Front: What is an epic?
Back: A long narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure (e.gThe Odyssey).
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Front: What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood: The atmosphere or emotional feeling of a text (how the reader feels)
Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject (Sarcatics, hopeful)
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Front: What are the characteristics of Modernist Literature?
Experimental styles, stream of consciousness, and themes of alienationnnnnnn or disillusionment (e.g. The Great Gatsby)
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Front: What is Gothic Literature, and name an example?
A genre that features dark mysterious settings, supernatural elements, and psychological horror (e.g. Frankenstein by Mary Shelly)
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Front: What is Magical Realism?
A genre where magical elements are woven into a realistic setting (e.g. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garia Mar quez
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Front: What is the focus of Postmodern Literature?
It often challenges traditional narratives, uses irony, and questions objective truth (e.g. Slauterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut)
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Front: Name a characteristic of Transcendentalism.
Belief in individualism, nature, and self-reliance. (e.g. works by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau
