Genre Literateurs

Question 1

What is the definition of the literary genre of the novel?

Answer 1

A long fictional prose narrative that typically describes intimate human experiences.

Question 2

True or False: The novel is a form of poetry.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The novel is characterized by its ________ narrative structure.

Answer 3

prose

Question 4

Who is considered the first modern European novelist?

Answer 4

Daniel Defoe

Question 5

What is one key characteristic of the novel as a genre?

Answer 5

Character development

Question 6

What distinguishes the novel from other literary forms?

Answer 6

Its focus on detailed storytelling

Question 7

What is the origin of the word ‘novel’?

Answer 7

From the Italian word ‘novella’, meaning ‘new’

Question 8

What is the role of the narrator in a novel?

Answer 8

To tell the story to the reader

Question 9

What is an epistolary novel?

Answer 9

A novel written as a series of letters

Question 10

What is the significance of the novel in literature?

Answer 10

It allows for exploration of complex ideas and themes

Question 11

Who is credited with writing the first English novel?

Answer 11

Samuel Richardson

Question 12

What is the purpose of a novel’s plot?

Answer 12

To drive the story forward and create conflict

Question 13

What is a common theme found in many novels?

Answer 13

Love and relationships

Question 14

What is a subgenre of the novel that focuses on crime and detection?

Answer 14

Mystery

Question 15

What is one way in which novels can be categorized?

Answer 15

By time period or historical context

Question 16

What is the significance of the novel in the development of literature?

Answer 16

It allowed for greater exploration of individual experiences and emotions

Question 17

True or False: Novels are always based on true events.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What is the purpose of dialogue in a novel?

Answer 18

To reveal character traits and advance the plot

Question 19

What is a common setting for many novels?

Answer 19

Urban environments

Question 20

What is the climax of a novel?

Answer 20

The highest point of tension and conflict

Question 21

What is one way in which novels can be analyzed?

Answer 21

Through the lens of literary theory

Question 22

What is a common narrative point of view in novels?

Answer 22

Third person omniscient

Question 23

What is the purpose of the resolution in a novel?

Answer 23

To provide closure and tie up loose ends

Question 24

What is the significance of the novel as a literary form?

Answer 24

It reflects and shapes cultural values and beliefs

Question 25

What is the defenition of an epope?

Answer 25

The first genra of litirature and cantains a short story

Question 26

What is the defenition of a legendaire

Answer 26

A legendaires paragraph contains supernatural or magical items including it (fiction)

Question 27

Defenitions de l’edito

Answer 27

A reflexion on the event and a critique on the event(s)

Question 28

La chronique

Answer 28

Article devoted to a particular area of the news. The column is regular(daily, weekly, monthly) tells the facts and chronological order based on himan testomonies

Question 29

L’enquete

Answer 29

An article that goes deep in information on a certain fact. Journalist often tooken weeks or days to uncover.

Question 30

Le fait divers

Answer 30

Article that deals with an event concerning accidents, disappearances of a high status individual, a disaster or even kidnapping.

Question 31

Interview

Answer 31

An article reporting an argument or interrogation with another person