2ND QUARTER EXAM-LITERATURE

What does "biographical context" primarily focus on?

• The literary techniques in a work

• The author's life and circumstances

• The cultural setting of the work

• The historical period of the text

Which of the following best describes a blog?

• A printed publication with literary criticism

• A web log containing posts updated regularly

• A collection of oral histories

• A genre of modern poetry

What is a key characteristic of "chick lit"?

• Focuses solely on romantic relationships

• Deals humorously with modern womanhood

• Centers on political themes

• Is a direct subcategory of the romance novel

What does "close analysis" emphasize?

• Cultural and economic contexts

• Visual aspects of digital poetry

• Details within a text to identify larger themes

• Critiquing the author's intentions

What is "creative nonfiction"?

• Fictional stories based on real events

• Nonfiction written using literary styles

• Scientific writing with a creative twist

• A form of modern journalism

What is a "critical paper" designed to do?

• Provide factual historical accounts

• Evaluate and interpret a text

• Create imaginative fictional narratives

• Record oral histories

Which of the following is true about "figures of speech"?

• They mean exactly what they say

• They are only used in poetry

• They convey meaning through imaginative comparisons

• They are literal descriptions

What defines "flash fiction"?

• Poetry written in a digital format

• Nonfiction narratives with detailed analysis

• Fictional stories of extreme brevity

• Fiction with complex character development

Which of the following is a characteristic of "hyperpoetry"?

• Has a fixed, unchanging structure

• Involves the use of hypertext links

• Is limited to traditional poetic forms

• Can only be read in print format

What does "linguistic context" refer to?

• The language style of the text

• The surrounding discourse of a language unit

• The literary techniques used by an author

• The historical background of the text