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Test 2
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Literature
Undergraduate 2
03/09/2012

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Term
The basic medium of literature is _.
Definition
sound
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Literature is what kind of art? _
Definition
serial
Term
The lyric is best described as __.
Definition
revealing feelings
Term
Language used to help participant picture what is being described is called _.
Definition
imagery
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A comparison between two things - made by the poet to help participant perceive new aspects of one or both of them - is called _.
Definition
metaphor
Term
The episodic narrative is a story ________.
Definition
relating a series of events not closely connected
Term
The quest narrative is a story in which ___________.
Definition
the leading character(s) search for something of great importance to themselves
Term
Of the following references to symbolism, the most accurate statement is _____________.
Definition
symbolism is a comparison of two things, one of which is clearly stated
Term
The basic medium for drama is ___.
Definition
spoken language acted
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Drama that imitates an action by allusion _______.
Definition
can omit much and admit purposeful distortion
Term
Aesthetic distance in drama refers to _______.
Definition
awareness of difference between life and art
Term
According to Aristotle, the tragic hero ___.
Definition
searches for truth
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The manner in which drama imitates life, according to Aristotle, is best described as _.
Definition
mimesis
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Which of the following contains an element not listed by Aristotle as part of tragedy? _
Definition
rhythm
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According to Aristotle, tragic action should be caused by __.
Definition
character flaw
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New comedy is reflected in the following type of modern comedy: __
Definition
of manners
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