1 - Introduction to Literary Studies
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of literature?
💡 Hint: Think about the forms literature can take.
List two functions of literature.
💡 Hint: Think about how literature makes you feel and what it represents.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is literature primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a work 'literary.'
True or False: Irony involves a difference between expectation and reality.
💡 Hint: Recall examples that showcase surprise outcomes.
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Challenge Problems
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Choose a literary work and analyze its theme. Discuss how the theme is developed through the plot and character interactions.
💡 Hint: Look for key moments where the theme emerges in dialogue or actions.
Compare two genres of literature—such as poetry and prose—in terms of their structures and emotional impacts.
💡 Hint: Consider how different writing techniques influence how a reader feels.
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