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A) Historical documents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