2.2.1 Literature and Poetry

• Both literature and poetry use literary devices to enhance their meaning
• Understanding form, language, and purpose is essential for appreciating literary works
• What does Romanticism emphasize in literature and poetry?

  Emotions, individualism, and nature
• Realism in literature aims to depict everyday life truthfully without idealization
• Match the cultural aspect with its example from French literature:

  Values ↔️ Liberty in "Les Misérables"

  Traditions ↔️ Celebration of provincial life in "La Comédie Humaine"

  Societal Norms ↔️ Exploration of social classes in "Madame Bovary"
• Literary works can act as mirrors reflecting and shaping cultural identity
• What are the key characteristics of literature as defined in the material?

  Rich language, thematic depth
• Poetry utilizes rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to convey emotions and themes
• Novels and plays are examples of literary form
• Which literary style focuses on emotional depth and lyrical language?

  Romanticism
• Literature and poetry reflect cultural identity by showcasing a society's values, traditions, and societal norms
• Les Misérables explores themes of social justice and individual dignity
• What is the symbolic element in Les Fleurs du mal that represents corruption and despair?

  Darkness
• What is the definition of literature according to the study material?

  Written works of artistic merit
• An example of literature is the novel Les Misérables
• What is the definition of poetry according to the study material?

  Expressive verse utilizing rhythm
• A classic example of French poetry is Les Fleurs du mal
• Literature and poetry are fundamental cultural expressions that reflect and shape identity.
• What type of language is used in poetry according to the study material?

  Rhythmic, vivid, imagery
• The purpose of poetry is to convey emotions and themes
• What is an example of Victor Hugo's use of symbolism in $Les Misérables$?


  Reflects cultural identity
• Match the genre of French literature with its key characteristic:

  Romanticism ↔️ Emphasis on emotions and nature

  Realism ↔️ Truthful depiction of everyday life

  Surrealism ↔️ Exploration of the unconscious mind
• Who wrote $Les Misérables$?


  Victor Hugo
• What is the focus of surrealism in literature?

  Unconscious mind and dreams
• Both literature and poetry use literary devices to enhance meaning.
• The key characteristic of poetry is its use of rhythm, rhyme, and vivid imagery
• Surrealism explores the unconscious mind and dreamlike states
• André Breton wrote the manifestos of Surrealism
• What is the definition of literature?

  Written works of artistic merit
• What is the key characteristic of poetry?

  Emotional expression