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Neoclassical Literature: A Journey Through the Works of Its Notable Authors

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassical literature?

  1. Emphasis on reason and logic

  2. Imitation of classical models

  3. Use of elaborate ornamentation

  4. Clarity and simplicity of expression


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neoclassical literature is characterized by its emphasis on reason and logic, imitation of classical models, and clarity and simplicity of expression. Elaborate ornamentation is not a characteristic of Neoclassical literature.

Who is considered the father of English Neoclassical literature?

  1. John Dryden

  2. Alexander Pope

  3. Samuel Johnson

  4. Jonathan Swift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Dryden is considered the father of English Neoclassical literature. He was a poet, playwright, and critic who helped to establish the principles of Neoclassicism in English literature.

Which of the following is NOT a major work of Alexander Pope?

  1. The Rape of the Lock

  2. An Essay on Criticism

  3. The Dunciad

  4. Gulliver's Travels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gulliver's Travels is a work by Jonathan Swift, not Alexander Pope. The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Criticism, and The Dunciad are all major works by Alexander Pope.

What is the central theme of Samuel Johnson's poem "The Vanity of Human Wishes"?

  1. The futility of human ambition

  2. The power of love

  3. The beauty of nature

  4. The importance of education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central theme of Samuel Johnson's poem "The Vanity of Human Wishes" is the futility of human ambition. The poem explores the idea that all human endeavors are ultimately doomed to failure.

Who is the protagonist of Jonathan Swift's novel "Gulliver's Travels"?

  1. Lemuel Gulliver

  2. Robinson Crusoe

  3. Tom Jones

  4. Moll Flanders


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of Jonathan Swift's novel "Gulliver's Travels" is Lemuel Gulliver. The novel follows Gulliver's travels to various strange and fantastical lands.

What is the name of the satirical poem written by Alexander Pope that attacks the literary establishment of his time?

  1. The Rape of the Lock

  2. An Essay on Criticism

  3. The Dunciad

  4. Gulliver's Travels


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dunciad is a satirical poem written by Alexander Pope that attacks the literary establishment of his time. The poem is a mock-epic that follows the adventures of a dunce named Colley Cibber.

Which of the following is NOT a major work of Samuel Johnson?

  1. A Dictionary of the English Language

  2. The Lives of the English Poets

  3. Rasselas

  4. Gulliver's Travels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gulliver's Travels is a work by Jonathan Swift, not Samuel Johnson. A Dictionary of the English Language, The Lives of the English Poets, and Rasselas are all major works by Samuel Johnson.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in the late 17th century as a reaction against the excesses of Baroque literature?

  1. Neoclassicism

  2. Romanticism

  3. Realism

  4. Modernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neoclassicism is the literary movement that emerged in the late 17th century as a reaction against the excesses of Baroque literature. Neoclassicism emphasizes reason, logic, and clarity of expression.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassical prose?

  1. Clarity and simplicity of expression

  2. Use of elaborate ornamentation

  3. Emphasis on logical structure

  4. Use of satire and irony


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Neoclassical prose is characterized by its clarity and simplicity of expression, emphasis on logical structure, and use of satire and irony. Elaborate ornamentation is not a characteristic of Neoclassical prose.

Who is considered the greatest Neoclassical playwright?

  1. William Shakespeare

  2. John Dryden

  3. Alexander Pope

  4. Samuel Johnson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Dryden is considered the greatest Neoclassical playwright. He wrote a number of successful plays, including "All for Love" and "The Conquest of Granada".

Which of the following is NOT a major work of Jonathan Swift?

  1. A Tale of a Tub

  2. The Battle of the Books

  3. Gulliver's Travels

  4. Rasselas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rasselas is a work by Samuel Johnson, not Jonathan Swift. A Tale of a Tub, The Battle of the Books, and Gulliver's Travels are all major works by Jonathan Swift.

What is the name of the literary device that involves the use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or attack a person or idea?

  1. Satire

  2. Allegory

  3. Metaphor

  4. Simile


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Satire is the literary device that involves the use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or attack a person or idea.

Which of the following is NOT a major work of Alexander Pope?

  1. The Rape of the Lock

  2. An Essay on Criticism

  3. The Dunciad

  4. The Canterbury Tales


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Canterbury Tales is a work by Geoffrey Chaucer, not Alexander Pope. The Rape of the Lock, An Essay on Criticism, and The Dunciad are all major works by Alexander Pope.

What is the name of the literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the rationalism and order of Neoclassicism?

  1. Romanticism

  2. Realism

  3. Modernism

  4. Postmodernism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romanticism is the literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the rationalism and order of Neoclassicism. Romanticism emphasizes emotion, imagination, and the individual.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoclassical poetry?

  1. Use of elaborate ornamentation

  2. Emphasis on reason and logic

  3. Use of satire and irony

  4. Clarity and simplicity of expression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neoclassical poetry is characterized by its emphasis on reason and logic, use of satire and irony, and clarity and simplicity of expression. Elaborate ornamentation is not a characteristic of Neoclassical poetry.

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