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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Rhetoric, Poetics, and Poetry.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 1, what does literary theory often critique?
(a) Common sense ideas.
(b) Words of the wealthy.
(c) Proven facts.
(d) Unnecessary documentation.

2. What type of lyric is used in sublime poetry?
(a) Prolonged lyric.
(b) Advanced lyric.
(c) Extravagant lyric.
(d) Foolish lyric.

3. According to Culler, what do the authors of classical literature often hide within their words?
(a) A deeper meaning.
(b) Hints of rebellion.
(c) Political views.
(d) Numeric codes.

4. In order to understand language as a system, what must a linguist examine regarding its meaning and form?
(a) Social vocal patterns.
(b) Surface explanations.
(c) The limits of vocabulary.
(d) Underlying conventions.

5. Using a word to represent a person, title, group, or similar is the use of __________.
(a) Anthropomorphism.
(b) Bibliomancy.
(c) Trope Metonymy.
(d) Synecdoche.

Short Answer Questions

1. Culler suggests that cultural studies attempt to fight against __________.

2. What form of criticism believes that the understanding of text is contingent upon reader knowledge and experience?

3. Poetry has the capability to influence what in its reader, according to Culler?

4. According to Chapter 3, which author continues to stand the test of time?

5. According to Chapter 5, how should poems be read?

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