1. What is `magical realism` as a literary genre, often associated with Latin American literature but also found in English and American works?
A. Literature that focuses solely on realistic depictions of everyday life.
B. A genre that blends realistic settings with magical or fantastical elements.
C. A type of science fiction that explores advanced technologies.
D. Literature that aims to strictly adhere to historical accuracy.
2. In poetry, what is `enjambment`?
A. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
B. The continuation of a sentence or phrase from one line of poetry to the next without a pause.
C. A pause or break in a line of verse.
D. The use of rhyming words at the end of lines.
3. What is the `Lost Generation` in literary history?
A. A group of writers who focused on rural American life in the early 20th century.
B. American writers who came of age during World War I and expressed disillusionment with postwar society.
C. British Romantic poets who died young and tragically.
D. A movement of writers who rejected traditional narrative structures in favor of experimental forms.
4. Which literary movement, prominent in the early 19th century, emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glorification of nature?
A. Realism
B. Romanticism
C. Modernism
D. Postmodernism
5. What is `unreliable narrator` in narrative fiction?
A. A narrator who tells the story in the third person.
B. A narrator whose account of events is biased, misleading, or limited.
C. A narrator who is always truthful and objective.
D. A narrator who is also the protagonist of the story.
6. What is `stream of consciousness` as a literary technique?
A. A narrative style that presents events in chronological order.
B. A technique that depicts the continuous flow of thoughts and feelings of a character.
C. A form of poetry that focuses on nature imagery.
D. A dramatic device used in plays to reveal a character`s inner thoughts to the audience.
7. Which English poet is known for metaphysical poetry, characterized by intellectual wit, paradoxes, and unconventional imagery, like in `The Flea`?
A. William Shakespeare
B. John Milton
C. John Donne
D. William Wordsworth
8. What is `Bildungsroman` in literary criticism?
A. A novel that focuses on the history of a particular building or place.
B. A novel that traces the psychological and moral development of a protagonist from childhood to adulthood.
C. A type of romantic novel set in exotic locations.
D. A novel written in the form of letters.
9. What is `picaresque novel`?
A. A novel set in a picturesque rural landscape.
B. A novel that recounts the adventures of a roguish hero of low social class who lives by his wits.
C. A novel written in verse form.
D. A novel that focuses on psychological realism and interior monologues.
10. Which English playwright is considered the greatest writer in the English language, known for tragedies like `Hamlet` and comedies like `A Midsummer Night`s Dream`?
A. Christopher Marlowe
B. Ben Jonson
C. William Shakespeare
D. Oscar Wilde
11. Which English Romantic poet wrote `Ode to a Nightingale` and `Ode on a Grecian Urn`, known for their focus on beauty, nature, and mortality?
A. Lord Byron
B. Percy Bysshe Shelley
C. John Keats
D. William Blake
12. Which American author is famous for Southern Gothic literature, exploring grotesque characters and decaying settings in the American South, such as in `A Good Man Is Hard to Find`?
A. Ernest Hemingway
B. Flannery O`Connor
C. William Faulkner
D. Toni Morrison
13. Which American poet is known for her confessional poetry, exploring personal experiences and emotional intensity, as seen in `Daddy` and `Lady Lazarus`?
A. Sylvia Plath
B. Elizabeth Bishop
C. Adrienne Rich
D. Maya Angelou
14. What is `feminist literary criticism`?
A. A critical approach that focuses solely on the biography of female authors.
B. Literary criticism that examines literature from a feminist perspective, analyzing gender roles and power dynamics.
C. A style of writing that emphasizes female characters and their experiences.
D. Literary criticism that only analyzes works written by women.
15. Which American novel, set during the Great Depression, tells the story of the Joad family`s migration to California and explores themes of social injustice and resilience?
A. The Great Gatsby
B. The Grapes of Wrath
C. Of Mice and Men
D. To Kill a Mockingbird
16. In drama, what is `dramatic irony`?
A. When a character speaks directly to the audience, unheard by other characters.
B. When the audience knows something that the characters in the play do not.
C. A humorous situation created by misunderstandings in dialogue.
D. A sudden and unexpected twist in the plot.
17. What is a defining characteristic of `Postmodern literature`?
A. A strong belief in objective truth and universal meaning.
B. Emphasis on grand narratives and historical progress.
C. Skepticism towards grand narratives, irony, and metafiction.
D. Return to traditional forms and structures of storytelling.
18. Which English author wrote `Frankenstein`, a novel considered a precursor to science fiction and exploring themes of creation and ambition?
A. Jane Austen
B. Mary Shelley
C. Charlotte Brontë
D. George Eliot
19. Which American playwright is known for his `Death of a Salesman`, exploring themes of the American Dream and personal failure?
A. Tennessee Williams
B. Eugene O`Neill
C. Arthur Miller
D. Edward Albee
20. What is a key characteristic of the literary genre `Gothic literature`?
A. Emphasis on social realism and everyday life.
B. Exploration of dark themes, suspense, and the supernatural.
C. Celebration of reason and scientific progress.
D. Focus on lighthearted humor and satire.
21. Which novel is often credited with initiating the Modernist movement in English literature?
A. Pride and Prejudice
B. Wuthering Heights
C. Mrs. Dalloway
D. The Picture of Dorian Gray
22. Which English novel, written in the 20th century, explores dystopian themes of totalitarianism and thought control, with the famous slogan `Big Brother is watching you`?
A. Brave New World
B. Animal Farm
C. Nineteen Eighty-Four
D. Fahrenheit 451
23. Which American author is known for his short stories, often employing symbolism and psychological depth, such as `The Tell-Tale Heart` and `The Fall of the House of Usher`?
A. Mark Twain
B. Edgar Allan Poe
C. Herman Melville
D. Washington Irving
24. Which English novel satirizes Victorian society through the story of a foundling and explores themes of hypocrisy and social mobility?
A. Jane Eyre
B. Oliver Twist
C. Tess of the d`Urbervilles
D. Middlemarch
25. What is the significance of the `Harlem Renaissance` in American literary history?
A. It marked the beginning of feminist literature in America.
B. It was a flourishing of African American arts and culture in the 1920s and 30s.
C. It represented the peak of Southern Gothic literature.
D. It was a movement focused on promoting environmental awareness through literature.
26. Which American poet is known for free verse, unconventional punctuation, and themes of individuality and democracy, exemplified in `Leaves of Grass`?
A. T.S. Eliot
B. Robert Frost
C. Walt Whitman
D. Emily Dickinson
27. What is `critical race theory` in literary studies, particularly concerning American literature?
A. A critical approach that focuses solely on the historical context of literary works.
B. A framework that examines literature through the lens of race and racism, analyzing power structures and social inequality.
C. A literary movement that promotes racial equality through fictional narratives.
D. A method of literary analysis that disregards racial identity and focuses on universal human themes.
28. Which American author is best known for his transcendentalist philosophy and essays such as `Self-Reliance` and `Nature`?
A. Edgar Allan Poe
B. Nathaniel Hawthorne
C. Ralph Waldo Emerson
D. Henry David Thoreau
29. What is the primary difference between `British Literature` and `American Literature`?
A. British Literature is written in prose, while American Literature is primarily poetry.
B. British Literature encompasses works written in Great Britain, while American Literature is written in the United States.
C. British Literature is older and more traditional, while American Literature is modern and experimental.
D. There is no significant difference; the terms are interchangeable.
30. What is `postcolonial literature`?
A. Literature written by authors who lived during the British colonial period.
B. Literature that responds to the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism.
C. Literature that solely focuses on historical accounts of colonial events.
D. Literature written exclusively in former British colonies.
