Canonical Studies - Short Stories

Open Ended

How do you think the concept of the English Canon influences our understanding of literary value and cultural significance?

Multiple Choice

Why is the English Canon considered significant in the study of literature?

• Because it includes only modern works

• Because it represents enduring artistic, moral, and historical value

• Because it is a fixed list of books

• Because it excludes all non-English authors

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has NOT historically influenced the shaping of the literary canon?

• Access to publishing

• Cultural background

• Technological innovation

• Education

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why the selected short stories are considered important?

• They explore timeless human fears and moral dilemmas.

• They reflect the historical and cultural values of their times.

• They challenge readers to question tradition, power, and belief.

• They are all written by the same author.

Multiple Select

Which literary devices are matched correctly with their respective stories?

• Foreshadowing – The paw’s warning (The Monkey’s Paw)

• Symbolism – Light as imagination (Light is Like Water)

• Suspense – The hunt sequence (The Most Dangerous Game)

• Satire – Tessie’s excitement before death (The Lottery)

Open Ended

Should the English Canon evolve? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following authors is NOT typically considered part of the English Canon?

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling