How to Read Literature Like a Professor - Exam Part 1

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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does Foster mean by 'If She Comes Up, It's Baptism'?
Back
In nearly every case, a character being submerged in water is symbolic of baptism.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which disease is most frequently depicted in literature prior to the twentieth century?
Back
Tuberculosis (TB) is the disease that showed up most frequently in literature prior to the twentieth century.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three items that separate the professional reader from the rest of the crowd according to Foster?
Back
Pattern, symbol, and memory are the three items that separate the professional reader from the rest of the crowd.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is always 'the real reason for a quest' according to Foster?
Back
The real reason for a quest is to achieve self-knowledge.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does Foster mean by 'political' writing?
Back
Literature whose primary intent is to influence politics.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of water in literature according to Foster?
Back
Water often symbolizes baptism, representing rebirth or transformation.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Foster categorize the role of symbols in literature?
Back
Symbols are crucial for deeper understanding and interpretation of literary works.
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