21st Century Lit - Week 1

Why is literature considered an art of self-expression?

• It allows people to share thoughts and emotions through words.

• It includes fictional works.

• It focuses on historical events.

If a student reads a poem and finds different meanings in it, what does this show about literature?

• Literature has one interpretation.

• Literature can be understood differently depending on personal experience.

• Literature is always difficult to understand.

How does literature help individuals become well-rounded?

• It forces them to memorize information.

• It helps them develop critical thinking, imagination, and empathy.

• It makes them focus on entertainment.

A short story you are reading includes characters facing moral dilemmas. Why might an author include such elements?

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain with meaning

• To make readers reflect on ethical decisions in real life

Which of the following best describes why myths and folktales are important in oral literature?

• They entertain and have a cultural significance.

• They preserve history, traditions, and moral lessons.

• They are meant for children.

A student reads a novel and feels deeply connected to the protagonist's struggles. What does this reveal about literature?

• Literature creates emotional connections and deeper understanding.

• Literature is just a form of passive entertainment.

• Literature focuses on fictional events.

Why is it important to read literature that promotes positive values?

• To avoid being entertained by stories

• To encourage moral and intellectual growth

• To memorize all types of literature

You are assigned to read a book, but you find it difficult to understand. What is the best approach?

• Give up and choose another book

• Ask for guidance and analyze the text carefully

• Ignore the meaning and just read for fun

What makes poetry different from prose?

• Poetry has a rhythmic and structured form.

• Poetry is always about love and emotions.

• Poetry is written in old-fashioned language.

A writer is creating a play that involves a tragic hero facing an unavoidable fate. What type of literature is this?

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay