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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of narration tells a story from an "I" point of view?

2. Who is not a character in third-person narration?

3. In Chapter 8, how is the true nature of a character often revealed in literature?

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

5. Who was Nancy Armstrong?

Short Essay Questions

1. Into what three classes did the Greeks divide literature?

2. According to Culler, how is rhetoric defined today?

3. Who believed that performative language could be somewhat humorous?

4. According to Chapter 6, "Narrative," why is narrative appealing to readers?

5. In terms of the "I," what is the product of someone's core?

6. According to Chapter 8, in terms of the "I," what do literary theorists debate?

7. How does a rhetorical figure use language in poetry?

8. According to Chapter 7, what is accomplished by attempting to identify literary performatives?

9. In terms of the "I," what do literary works offer?

10. What is poetics, as explained by "Chapter 5, Rhetoric, Poetics, and Poetry"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For an author, the opportunity to be published is a hurdle to overcome when it comes to having a work declared literary. Why is publication so important to the literary process? Create an argument citing specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

As time changes perspectives, many of the ideas that appear in literary theory from past centuries seem outdated. Yet, others have managed to remain relevant. Choose an example of literary theory that has held the test of time, citing support as to why this objective has been achieved.

Essay Topic 3

Within a novel, there are several different forms of narration. Identify one form of narration and answer the following questions:

1) What does this type of narration accomplish?

2) What is the relationship between the reader and this type of narrator?

3) What are the positives and negatives with this form of narration?

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