Understanding the Genre of Romance in Literature

This video tutorial by Professor Graziela Nardelli introduces the concept of the romance genre in literature, distinguishing it from romantic experiences. It covers the essential elements of a romance narrative, including setting, time, characters, and narrative focus. The video explains different character types, such as protagonists, antagonists, and flat or round characters. It also discusses various narrative perspectives, including first-person, third-person, and omniscient narrators. Additionally, the tutorial explores different types of romance narratives, such as monophonic, poliphonic, open, and closed narratives. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary distinction between the term 'romance' in literature and its common usage?

• It always involves a love story.

• It is a short narrative.

• It is a long narrative in prose.

• It is written in verse.

Which of the following is NOT a typical element of a romance?

• Plot

• Setting

• Characters

• Poetry

What type of character is described as predictable and lacking psychological depth?

• Antagonist

• Round character

• Flat character

• Protagonist

Which type of time in a romance respects the real-time sequence of events?

• Imaginary time

• Chronological time

• Fictional time

• Psychological time

What is the role of an antagonist in a romance?

• To cause problems in the plot

• To support the protagonist

• To provide comic relief

• To narrate the story

Which type of narrator has complete knowledge of all events and characters?

• Unreliable narrator

• First-person narrator

• Observer narrator

• Omniscient narrator

What is the main focus of a psychological romance?

• The mind of the narrator or characters

• The impact of actions on characters

• The physical setting

• The sequence of events

In which type of romance does the narrator leave gaps for the reader's interpretation?

• Linear romance

• Analytical romance

• Open romance

• Closed romance

What is a monophonic romance centered on?

• The plot

• The setting

• The protagonist

• Multiple characters

Which type of romance focuses on the impact of actions on characters?

• Vertical romance

• Linear romance

• Monophonic romance

• Open romance