Virginia Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group

Elizabeth introduces herself and her qualifications in English literature. She explains her motivation for creating the video, inspired by a YouTube video on flashlights. The video provides an introduction to Virginia Woolf, covering her life, influences, and literary contributions. Elizabeth discusses Woolf's use of modernist techniques, particularly the stream of consciousness, and highlights key elements in Woolf's writing. The video concludes with a preview of future lessons on Woolf's works and other 20th-century writers.

What motivated Elizabeth to create a video on English literature?

• She was asked by her university.

• She was inspired by a video on flashlights.

• She wanted to improve her English skills.

• She wanted to become famous.

What was Virginia Woolf's father's profession?

• A playwright

• A literary critic

• A novelist

• A poet

How did Virginia Woolf's environment influence her writing?

• It had no influence on her writing.

• It inspired her to write about the sea and water.

• It led her to write about mountains.

• It made her focus on urban settings.

What was the Bloomsbury Group known for?

• Challenging Victorian values

• Focusing on scientific research

• Supporting Victorian values

• Promoting traditional art

Which literary technique is Virginia Woolf famous for using?

• First-person narrative

• Stream of consciousness

• Epic poetry

• Gothic horror

What is a key theme in Virginia Woolf's novels?

• Complex plots

• Continuous flow of impressions

• Historical accuracy

• Chronological storytelling

What does Elizabeth plan to cover in future lessons?

• A history of British drama

• An analysis of modern poetry

• A detailed study of Shakespeare

• More on Virginia Woolf's novels