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  • 1. a nineteenth-century critic, describes literary criticism as, "A disinterested endeavour to learn and propagate the best that is known and thought in the world."
A) Jurisdiction
B) Matthew Arnold
C) Pluto
  • 2. meaning "to judge
A) Krino
B) Kites
C) Krites
  • 3. meaning "a judge or jury person”
A) Krites
B) Kites
C) Krino
  • 4. is, therefore, a "judge of literature."
A) Krites
B) Kites
C) Kritikos
  • 5. The first recoded such judge is the fourth century BCE teacher ____
A) Philitas
B) Socrates
C) Pluto
  • 6. refers to a conception of the nature and function of poetry and of verbal art
A) Cyclical criticism
B) Logical criticism
C) Classical criticism
  • 7. The word “mimesis” came from Greeks which means
A) Limitation
B) Pluto
C) Imitation
  • 8. Plato was born circa
A) 430 BC
B) 428 BC
C) 200 BC
  • 9. Plato was a student of ____
A) Pluto
B) Aristotle
C) Socrates
  • 10. Plato was a student of Socrates and a teacher of
A) Pluto
B) Mars
C) Aristotle
  • 11. Plato believed that idea is ____
A) Imitation of life
B) Dreams
C) Ultimate reality
  • 12. In his theory of Mimesis, Plato says that all art is mimetic by nature; art is an _____
A) Creation of life
B) Limitation of life
C) Imitation of life
  • 13. to teach
A) Utile
B) Dulce
  • 14. To entertain
A) Utile
B) Dulce
  • 15. Quintus Horatius Flaccus better known as
A) Pluto
B) Socrates
C) Horace
  • 16. Longinus introduces three styles in which literature should be based on
A) Weak, strong, strongest style
B) Low, middle and high style
  • 17. Longinus introduces three styles in which literature should be based on: low, middle, or high style. But apart from that, there is a fourth style which is called _____
A) Sublime
B) Grandeur
C) Longinus
  • 18. is the highest form of a beautiful literature, that is ____
A) High note
B) Sublime
C) High style
  • 19. Longinus means "elevation" or "loftiness
A) Homer
B) Sublime
C) Grandeur
  • 20. What does the term "mimesis" mean according to Plato?
A) Imitation
B) Sublime
C) Emotion
D) Catharsis
  • 21. Who believed that literature should either teach or entertain?
A) Longinus
B) Aristotle
C) Horace
D) Plato
  • 22. Which of the following is NOT one of the five sources of the sublime according to Longinus?
A) Dignity of composition
B) Censorship
C) Grandeur of thought
  • 23. What does catharsis mean in Aristotle's literary theory?
A) Imitation of literature
B) Purification or purgation of the emotions
C) Celebration of beauty
  • 24. According to Plato, why is censorship important for society?
A) To protect artistic freedom
B) To promote international diplomacy
C) To prevent the corruption of youth
  • 25. . Who introduced the concepts of low, middle, high, and sublime styles in literature?
A) Plato
B) Longinus
C) Horace
D) Aristotle
  • 26. Which Greek philosopher believed that poetry deals with illusion, and is inferior to philosophy?
A) Socrates
B) Plato
C) Horace
D) Aristotle
  • 27. According to Plato, what is the relationship between poetry and philosophy?
A) Poetry is inferior to philosophy
B) Poetry is completely separate from philosophy
C) Poetry is superior to philosophy
  • 28. Which of the following would NOT be part of a classical analysis using Aristotle's concept of catharsis?
A) How the text leads to a release of emotional tension
B) How the text uses humor to entertain
C) How the text evokes emotions like pity and fear
  • 29. In classical literary analysis, which of the following would Longinus consider a sign of sublime writing?
A) A clear moral message
B) Beautiful and elevated language
C) Detailed, complex character development
  • 30. In "A Psalm of Life," what is the central theme of the poem?
A) The importance of living with purpose
B) The power of nature over man
C) The need for religious devotion
  • 31. In classical criticism, Plato's concept of mimesis refers to the imitation of life. How does "A Psalm of Life" reflect real-life struggles?
A) By depicting a fictional, fantasy world
B) By glorifying the joys of life without hardship
C) By presenting the fleeting nature of human life
  • 32. How does "A Psalm of Life" align with Longinus' concept of the sublime, which elevates the soul through grand thoughts?
A) By describing ordinary daily routines
B) By celebrating material wealth and success
C) By inspiring readers to take action and live with purpose
  • 33. The phrase "Footprints on the sands of time" suggests the idea of leaving a lasting legacy. Which classical concept best aligns with this?
A) Plato's mimesis
B) Horace's functional poetry
C) Longinus' sublimity
  • 34. The tone of "A Psalm of Life" can best be described as
A) Melancholic
B) Inspirational
C) Apathetic
  • 35. What does the Formalist Literary Approach mainly focus on?
A) The emotional responses of the readers
B) The historical events surrounding the text
C) The text itself as an organic and unified whole
D) The author's personal life and background
  • 36. What is the difference between external form and organic form in formalism?
A) External form is plot, while organic form is rhythm and rhyme
B) External form is structure, while organic form is unity of all parts
C) External form is theme, while organic form is character dialogue
  • 37. Which concept refers to the details of a text such as imagery and figures of speech?
A) Local texture within the text
B) Logical structure within the text
C) Objective correlative within the text
  • 38. What does Intentional Fallacy argue against?
A) Evaluating a text by the author's intention
B) Evaluating a text by its emotional impact
C) Evaluating a text by its cultural influence
  • 39. What is meant by Organic Unity in Formalist theory?
A) The dominance of rhyme and meter in poetry
B) The unity of theme and formal elements as one
C) The separation of images, symbols, and parts
  • 40. The opening address “Hello darkness, my old friend” is an example of:
A) Irony describing comfort in daylight
B) Apostrophe addressing an abstract concept
C) Alliteration repeating initial sounds
  • 41. The phrase “the sound of silence" is best described as
A) Paradox combining opposite ideas
B) Metaphor showing inner loneliness
C) Simile comparing silence to noise
  • 42. The rhyme pattern in the verses mostly contributes to:
A) Logical analysis of abstract meaning
B) Musicality and memorability of lines
C) Emotional reaction of listening audience
  • 43. The image “narrow streets of cobblestone" appeals mainly to:
A) Auditory imagery echoing city sounds
B) Visual imagery describing the setting
C) Tactile imagery showing rough texture
  • 44. The line “silence like a cancer grows" demonstrates:
A) Simile comparing silence to disease
B) Irony about healing power of quiet
C) Metaphor turning silence into illness
  • 45. The repetition of the word “silence" throughout the text emphasizes
A) Social context of modern culture
B) Central theme of failed communication
C) Reader's emotional interpretation
  • 46. The line "people talking without speaking" illustrates:
A) Hyperbole about constant noise
B) Paradox of empty communication
C) Simile comparing words to silence
  • 47. The phrase “the neon god they made" functions as:
A) c. Symbol of technology and false worship
B) a. Hyperbole about modern distractions
C) d. Allusion to an ancient Greek deity
  • 48. The recurring use of darkness imagery conveys:
A) Theme of enlightenment and growth
B) Mood of alienation and isolation
C) Image of comfort and safe refuge
  • 49. The phrase “ten thousand people, maybe more" demonstrates:
A) Hyperbole exaggerating human presence
B) Alliteration producing repeated sounds
C) Irony suggesting complete solitude
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