Exam 5: Literature

In poetry,a form of sound structure that uses a similarity among vowels but not consonants.

From The Vedas,Hymn 1: Agni,is an example of what form of literature?

Typically this form of nonfiction tells a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue.

Traditionally,literature falls into which of the following two categories?

What form of poetry was originally meant to be sung,creating an intense impression of the personal emotion of the poet?

First person singular,third person singular and third person omniscient describe what technical device used in fiction?

What literature form is divided into three major types: narrative,dramatic and lyric?

In poetry,when a word is used without change or extension of meaning.

This form of literature includes accounts of the lives of saints and other religious figure.

Explain the difference between Petrachan (Italian)and Shakespearean (English)lyric poetry.Provide an example of each type.

List the varieties of meter in poetic rhythm.Include a poem that exemplifies one of the types of meter.

Compare dramatic poetry to narrative poetry.Include an example of each.

Greek poet,Aesop,is best known for writing what kind of short stories?

Discuss the theme and imagery of Phillis Wheatley's poem On Virtue.

Chaucer's Canterbury tales is what form of poetry?

A fable differs from a folktale due to what element?

A ballad is different from an epic poem in that it is

In literature,what term is used to describe the overriding idea of a work that also shapes the other elements?

Sacred scriptures are what form of literature?

Frequently occurring in love poetry,this literary device refers to intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect.