Literature Defintions & Elements Quiz

What is the primary focus of literature?

• Study of technology

• Study of mathematics

• Study of human communication

• Study of natural sciences

Which of the following is NOT a form of literature?

• Mathematical

• Written

• Oral

• Graphic

Literature involves the appreciation, analysis, and life application of various texts.

What does life application in literature involve?

• Writing a summary of the text

• Relating the text to your own life

• Memorizing the text

• Only analyzing the text

What does literature help us to understand?

• historical events

• scientific theories

• fictional characters

• human existence and communication

What is the significance of understanding the historical context of a text?

• It helps to ignore the author's intent

• It reflects the beliefs and experiences of a certain group

• It is not important at all

• It only focuses on the author's biography

What does the term 'literary genre' refer to?

• The author's biography

• The historical context of a text

• The category a literary text may be placed in

• The length of a text

What are the three main genres of literature?

• poems, plays, stories

• movies, songs, shows

• poetry, prose, drama

• poems, prose, drama

What is the definition of prose?

• Writing that tells a story through actions

• Writing that is only fictional

• Continuous writing in paragraph form

• Writing that uses rhyme and rhythm

Which of the following is a subgenre of prose?

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

• Song

Which of the following is an example of a nonfiction text?

• A biography

• A novel

• A play