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21st 2ND QUARTER Flashcards

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What does world literature refer to?

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Literature with outstanding characteristic from different nationalities.

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How are regional or national writers classified in world literature?

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By their outstanding characteristics.

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Which term refers to writers limited to a specific region or nation?

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Local authors

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Why can only a few regional or national writers be classified as belonging to World Literature?

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Limited outstanding characteristics.

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In what way is World Literature different from national literature?

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It encompasses outstanding characteristics from various nations.

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What are some prevalent themes in 21st Century World Literature?

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Vampires, sorcery, space, and science fiction

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7
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Name three best sellers written by Khaled Hosseini in the past decade?

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A Thousand Splendid Suns, And The Mountains Echoed, The Kite Runner

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Who was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and for which work?

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Rabindranath Tagore for Gitanjali (Song Offering)

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What is the significance of Gitanjali (Song Offerings) in Rabindranath Tagore’s work?

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It is a form of devotion to God

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Describe Laura Esquivel’s works Between Two Fires.

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An anthology of essays on life, love and food

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What is Octavio Paz’s poem “Piedra del Sol” cited for?

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It is unique surrealist style

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What is noteworthy about Octavio Paz’s anthology of essays, “The Labyrinth of Solitude”?

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Is profound analysis of Mexican society

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What roles did Antoine de Saint-Exupéry play in addition to being a writer?

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Pilot, poet, and writer

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Which novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry extols the virtues of love, inner beauty, and friendship?

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  • The Little Prince
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What famous quote is derived from The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?

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“One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eyes.”

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16
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  1. During which period was Nelson Mandela imprisoned due to apartheid?
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1960s

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17
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Which genre is Anton Chekhov regarded as one of the greatest in?

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Short story

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  1. What are the titles of two of Anton Chekhov’s work?
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The Cherry Orchard, A Marriage Proposal

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What theme does The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov explore?

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  • Social change
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20
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What virtue does The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry extol?

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Love

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21
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Give an example of a universal theme mentioned in the statement.

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  • Coping with tragedy
22
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What is the significance of addressing individual struggles toward success in World Literature?

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To inspire wider audiences

23
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In the context of World Literature, what does “underdog stories” refer to?

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Narratives featuring characters facing challenges of adversity

24
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Which theme involves the exploration of ethical and compassionate values in literature?

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Humanitarian values

25
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What is a common theme associated with Cinderella stories?

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Individual struggles towards success

26
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What type of literary works are included in Chinese literature

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Fiction, philosophical works, poetry, and scientific writings

27
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What term refers to literature written over thousands of years in various Asian countries?

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Pan- Asian literature

28
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  1. What does the literary type of Asian writing express?
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Ideologies prevalent in the era

29
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How is the literary type of Asian writing usually determined?

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By the surrounding culture of the time

30
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What does the term “clerical script” refer to in the context of Lushi?

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Writing style

31
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What are the main categories under which some researchers divide Asian literature?

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Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Literature

32
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During which period did the Tang Dynasty rule?

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618 – 907

33
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What is the structure of a jueju poem?

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Four lines with a strict tonal pattern

34
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Which dynasty followed the Tang Dynasty?

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Song Dynasty

35
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Japanese literature is considered comparable to which major literature in terms of age and variety?

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English Literature

36
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What is Japanese literature considered in the context of oriental Literature?

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A major literature

37
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Before the introduction of writing in Japan, how were poems and odes primarily composed?

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Through oral storytelling

38
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What is the state of survival for early Japanese language literature?

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Partial

39
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What is the Mahabharata’s claim to fame in terms of length?

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It is the longest poem in history.

40
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How do Hindus generally regard the Mahabharata?

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As a text about dharma and history

41
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What is the basic form of Japanese poetry?

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Tanka

42
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During which period was the Man’yōshū produced?

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Nara Period

43
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What is the significance of the Haiku in a renga?

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It sets the tone for the rest of the poem

44
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In which anthology were Kakinomoto Hitomaro’s works included?

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Man’yōshū

45
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What is the syllable pattern of Haiku?

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5-7-5

46
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What is the significance of the family in Indian literature and drama, particularly in epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana?

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It is a central theme, involving struggles and conflicts

47
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Which of the following statements about Mahabharata is correct?

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It is an Indian epic written in Sanskrit

48
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What is the Bhagavad Gita known for?

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It is a conversation on duty and righteousness

49
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What is the Panchatantra a mixture of?

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Prose and poetry

50
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How does the length of Ramayana compare to Mahabharata

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  • Mahabharata is longer

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