In his introductory lecture, how does Paul Fry define literary theory ?

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Which of the following offers the best definition of a Greek theatrical comedy ?

A. A play in which characters make humorous remarks B. A play in which characters experience reversals of fortune, usually for the better C. A play in which no characters die or suffer D. A play in which elite members of society are mocked...

Lauren Beth Signore’s essay, “Anne of Green Gables: The Transformation from Bildungsroman to Romantic Comedy”, argues that Anne of Green Gables is ultimately what kind of character ?

A. A romantic awaiting true love B. A cynic awaiting the world’s destruction C. A delusional girl with no grasp on reality D. A young girl with a particularly dark Mindset...

Ethos is important to establish in which of the following types of arguments ?

A. Emotional arguments B. Political arguments C. Deductive arguments D. Inductive arguments...

Which of the following offers the best definition of a frame narrative ?

A. A narrative that introduces readers to the main characters of a story B. A narrative that summarizes the plot of the novel C. A story within a story D. A story that reminds the reader that the story is fictional...

In Dr. R. Allen Shoaf’s article, “’Hamlet’: Like Mother, Like Son”, Shoaf argues which of the following points about the relationship between Hamlet and his mother ?

A. Hamlet is placed in a position that can be conceptualized as feminine. B. Hamlet despises his mother and suspects she has killed his father. C. Hamlet is entirely masculinized throughout the play, and thus, is ultimately unlike his mother in terms of his position in the play. D. Hamlet has a personality disorder....