Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction Quiz

Jonathan Culler

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the goal of cultural studies, according to Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3, Literature and Cultural Studies)

To expand young minds.

To learn about old writers.

To elevate literary understanding.

To make a difference.

2.

What literary approach starts with a preconceived notion before offering supporting evidence to payoff that idea? (from Chapter 4, Language, Meaning and Interpretation)

All of these.

Poetics.

Justification.

Hermeneutics.

3.

According to Chapter 4, what effect should the words have on the reader? (from Chapter 4, Language, Meaning and Interpretation)

All of these.

An effect on imagination.

An emotional response.

A subliminal message.

4.

According to Ferdinand de Saussure, the elements of language become unique based on their _________. (from Chapter 4, Language, Meaning and Interpretation)

Popularity among speakers.

Contrast against other elements.

Similarity to other elements.

Function.

5.

What form of narration tells a story from an "I" point of view? (from Chapter 6, Narrative)

Omniscient.

Second Person.

Third Person.

First-person.

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