Review of African and East Asian Literature

Oral African Literature used mimicry, gestures, and expressions to produce impact on their audience.

• True

• False

This is the oldest surviving form of Japanese theater. It combines acting, dancing, and music to communicate Buddhist themes.

• Bunraku Play

• Joruri Play

• Noh Play

• Kabuki Play

All themes were emphasized in Korean literature EXCEPT FOR

• Individuality and collectivism

• Good was reward and evil was punished

• Respect for one's elders

• True friend

How many lines does a Haiku have?

• 3 lines

• 5 lines

• free verse

In Korean literature, these are poems written in Chinese Characters during the Unified Silla and early Goryeo period.

• Sijo

• Byeolgok

• Hyangga

One of the influences in African literature is the Atlantic Slave Trade. What is the Atlantic Slave Trade?

• It involved the transportation of goods to Western countries such as the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, and Italy.

• It involved the movement of more than twelve million African people to America to work as slaves.

• It involved the movement of highly skilled Africans who wished to work in the Americas.

Colonial African literature themes were mainly focused on

• capitalism and socialism

• mythological and historical

• the relationship between Africa’s past and Africa’s present

• independence, liberation, and negritude

This famous Chinese writer excelled in imagery. His poems often hold a subtle metaphysical flavor due to his long study if Buddhism.

• Tu Fu

• Wang Wei

• Li Po

• Confucius

This Japanese play is known for its heavily-stylized performances. It is a play of the masses. It is more realistic and sensational.

• Kabuki Play

• Bunraku/Joruri Play

• Noh Play

Early Korean literature was heavily influenced by (choose 3)

• Shamanism

• Confucianism

• Christianity

• Buddhism