How to Read Literature Like a Professor - Exam Part 1

How to Read Literature Like a Professor - Exam Part 1

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English

12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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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