Mimesis by Erich Auerbach
  • 1. Which literary work does Auerbach use to illustrate the concept of mimesis?
A) The Great Gatsby
B) One Hundred Years of Solitude
C) The Odyssey
D) Hamlet
  • 2. What does Auerbach consider key to the development of modern realism?
A) Epic heroism
B) Mythological themes
C) Romantic idealism
D) The representation of the mundane
  • 3. Auerbach's concept of mimesis is primarily concerned with what?
A) Representation and realism
B) Historical documents
C) Metaphysical properties
D) Abstract thinking
  • 4. Auerbach published 'Mimesis' in which language?
A) Italian
B) French
C) English
D) German
  • 5. What does Auerbach suggest is the relationship between literature and reality?
A) Literature mirrors reality
B) Literature creates new realities
C) Literature denies reality
D) Literature distorts reality
  • 6. Which literary device is a key focus for Auerbach in analyzing mimesis?
A) Imagery
B) Alliteration
C) Metaphor
D) Allegory
  • 7. In Auerbach's view, what role does language play in mimesis?
A) It limits artistic freedom
B) It is irrelevant to meaning
C) It only serves as a tool for communication
D) It shapes our perception of reality
  • 8. What critical approach is Auerbach often associated with?
A) Reader-response theory
B) Feminist criticism
C) Deconstruction
D) Close reading
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