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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Narrative.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the absolute, end result of theory, as expressed in Chapter 1, "What is Theory?"
(a) A change in history.
(b) An final understanding of literature.
(c) A solid, proven revision.
(d) There isn't one.

2. What form of structuralism organizes culture into certain, rule-based practices?
(a) English.
(b) Australian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

3. What era defined rhetoric as the study of structuring powers for discussion?
(a) The Dark Ages.
(b) The Elizabethean Age.
(c) The Renaissance.
(d) Modern Times.

4. What is the literary device that is an over exaggeration of a word or idea?
(a) Tone.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Theme.
(d) Satire.

5. According to Chapter 2, literature must contain ____________ in order to qualify as literature.
(a) Words with a deeper meaning.
(b) Proper sentence structure.
(c) Social reform.
(d) Biblical references.

Short Answer Questions

1. Literature, according to Culler, has the ability to do what for ideology?

2. Culler reports that people in the 19th century believed that the "true nature" of an individual could be found in his ___________.

3. In Culler's opinion, to what is rhetoric related?

4. According to Chapter 6, what type of narration typically occurs when the point of view is limited?

5. In terms of reading a literary work, Culler believes publication places what burden on a reader?

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