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English 10 quiz #1 -intro to world lit/ lit genre

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

is a body of written or spoken works that express ideas, emotions, stories, and human experiences through language.

a)

stories

b)

literature

c)

scriptures

d)

novels

2.

All of these are example of literature EXCEPT:

a)

Novel

b)

Poem

c)

Non Fiction

d)

Friction

3.

Which is the reason to study world literature?

a)

It builds cultural empathy

b)

It increases economic growth

c)

It enhances academic performance

d)

it creates cultural conflict

4.

Whose idea is Weltliteratur which is the historical evolution of world literature?

a)

Homer

b)

Jomer

c)

Goethe

d)

Wilbur

5.

true or false: Studying world literature enhances critical thinking

a)

true

b)

false

6.

true or false: People around the world share one universal themes which are present in literature

a)

true

b)

false

7.

•\A form of literary expression that uses rhythmic and aesthetic qualities of language.

(a)  

8.

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

(a)  

9.

A mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.

(a)  

10.

A short tale that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters

(a)  

11.

Which among the following is a fable?

a)

Romeo and Juliet

b)

The Hare and the tortoise

c)

beowulf

d)

Raisin in the sun

12.

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving deities

(a)  

13.

A narrative of human actions perceived by both teller and listeners to take place within human history.

(a)  

14.

Beowulf is an example of this literary genre

(a)  

15.

who is the author of Odyssey?

(a)