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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Performative Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary form do parts of Robert Burns' poetry imitate?
(a) Sermons.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Folk songs.
(d) Speeches.

2. According to Chapter 3, which author continues to stand the test of time?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Dan Brown.
(c) Marlowe.
(d) Ben Jonson.

3. According to Culler, what is a classic ideal that appears in many novels?
(a) True love.
(b) Truth and justice.
(c) A moral lesson.
(d) Understanding of oneself.

4. Rousseau was concerned that what form of communication could be easily misinterpreted?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Speech.
(c) Speech and writing.
(d) Singing.

5. According to Ferdinand de Saussure, the elements of language become unique based on their _________.
(a) Contrast against other elements.
(b) Similarity to other elements.
(c) Popularity among speakers.
(d) Function.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Foucault, what form of communication had power over social ideals?

2. Who is Ferdinand de Saussure?

3. In the 20th century, what is the most popular form of literature, according to Culler?

4. In literature, what is it called when events take place opposite of expectation?

5. In what century did Rousseau write?

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