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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Narrative.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What era defined rhetoric as the study of structuring powers for discussion?
(a) The Elizabethean Age.
(b) The Renaissance.
(c) The Dark Ages.
(d) Modern Times.

2. To what types of topics did Foucault attempt to give historical relevance?
(a) Madness.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Sex.
(d) All of these.

3. According to Chapter 5, why is rhythm important to a poem?
(a) It repels the reader.
(b) It creates mystery.
(c) It draws in the reader.
(d) It confuses the reader.

4. What has literary theory helped add to the study of classics?
(a) Classical theory.
(b) Modern theory.
(c) Historical perspective.
(d) Metaphoric guidelines.

5. In Culler's opinion, to what is rhetoric related?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Blasphemy.
(c) Poetics.
(d) Exaggeration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Readers often respond emotionally to a particular use of language due to _____________.

3. Who created the theory of interpellation?

4. Why are cultural studies and literary theory not at odds with each other?

5. Some scholars fear that literature could inspire _____________.

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