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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. In "The History of Sexuality," what was used as a blanket term to describe all aspects related to sexuality?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Sex.
(d) Procreation.

2. In English literature, many lead characters were written in order to inspire ______________.
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Sequels.
(d) Aspiration.

3. According to theorists, how many people are required to obtain multiple interpretations of a text?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

4. By creating a vague story or lead character In literature, Culler suggests that the author hopes to achieve what response from the reader?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Frustration.
(c) All of these.
(d) Projection.

5. According to contemporary theorists, epic poetry has had what type of effect on culture?
(a) Medium impact.
(b) Little impact.
(c) All of these.
(d) Significant impact.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 4, what is a secret message placed within the broader scope of a text?

2. Who defined rhetoric as "the art of persuasion"?

3. According to Foucault's beliefs, what does society determine?

4. Who is Ferdinand de Saussure?

5. According to Culler, what is rhetoric?

(see the answer key)

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