8.1 **Study of a Prescribed Literary Text**

• What does a dove often symbolize in literature?

  Peace
• Symbolism and imagery can help readers understand the text beyond its literal narrative.

  True
• What are common themes in literature?

  Identity, relationships, societal issues
• Literary devices such as metaphor and simile are used to enhance the author's style
• The narrative structure of a literary text refers to its organization
• Practicing critical analysis techniques helps in writing effective essays
• What is the theme of identity in literary texts often concerned with?

  Sense of self
• A character's motivations drive their actions and decisions
• A character's interactions with others influence their development.


  True
• What do social norms and values provide insight into when analyzing a text?

  Societal attitudes
• Considering contextual factors helps appreciate the text's overall significance
• What is the purpose of analyzing a character's motivations?

  Understand their actions
• Historical events can reflect significant occurrences of the time
• Cultural background and experiences can shape the author's work.


  True
• Historical events can influence the themes of a text.


  True
• What is a literary device used to compare two unlike things without "like" or "as"?

  Metaphor
• A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things.


  True
• When analyzing a literary text, it is important to identify the key themes
• Understanding the historical and cultural context is essential for analyzing a literary text.


  True
• Interpretations of a text's symbolism can vary depending on the reader's perspective.


  True
• Match the literary technique with its purpose:

  Imagery ↔️ Creates vivid mental pictures

  Metaphor ↔️ Compares two unlike things

  Simile ↔️ Compares two things using 'like' or 'as'
• Citing literary sources correctly is necessary for academic integrity.


  True
• Social and political issues in literary texts often reflect broader societal concerns
• How does a character's development change over the course of a text?

  Evolves and adapts
• Historical events in a text can reflect significant events of the time
• Cultural influences shape the author's background and experiences.


  True
• Match the common literary theme with its description:

  Identity ↔️ Explores a character's sense of self

  Relationships ↔️ Examines dynamics between characters

  Morality ↔️ Presents ethical dilemmas
• A character's development shows how they change and evolve
• How do social norms and values influence the themes of a text?

  Shape societal attitudes
• Understanding the historical and cultural context is crucial for a deeper analysis
• Match the contextual aspect with its relevance to the text:

  Cultural Influences ↔️ Shapes the author's background

  Social Norms/Values ↔️ Engages with societal beliefs

  Historical Events ↔️ Reflects major changes
• A metaphor compares two unlike things without using "like" or as
• Match the literary device with its example:

  Personification ↔️ "The wind whispered secrets"

  Irony ↔️ "What a lovely day," during a storm

  Imagery ↔️ "Golden sunlight streamed through the trees"
• Symbolism and imagery are used to convey deeper meanings
• What might a rose symbolize in literature?

  Love and beauty
• Relationships between family members can influence the protagonist's journey
• Irony expresses the opposite of what is meant
• What are the two essential literary devices mentioned in the text?

  Symbolism and imagery
• Imagery creates vivid mental pictures using descriptive language.

  True
• What does analyzing symbolism and imagery enhance?

  Understanding of text's themes