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The rise of the novel in the later 18th and earlier 19th centuries saw an increasing interest in the individual's subjective experience and emotional life. This contributed to the popularity of:
Ann Radcliffe's Gothic novels are often characterized by a focus on atmosphere, suspense, and the psychological state of the heroine. This style is sometimes referred to as:
Which poet, known for his "Lyrical Ballads" with William Wordsworth, also penned the novella "The Vampyre" (1819), popularizing the vampire figure in literature?
The epistolary novel form, popular in the 18th century, allowed for the direct expression of a character's inner thoughts and feelings. Which of these early 19th-century novels uses this form?
Which novel by Sir Walter Scott is considered a seminal work in the historical novel genre, set during the Jacobite rising of 1745?
The "Newgate Novel" genre, popular in the early 19th century, primarily focused on:
Which early 19th-century novel explores themes of forbidden knowledge and the dangers of scientific ambition, often considered a precursor to science fiction?
What literary movement, characterized by emotion, individualism, and the glorification of the past, heavily influenced the development of the Gothic novel?
In which of Ann Radcliffe's novels does the heroine Emily St. Aubert find herself imprisoned in a remote castle?
Which author is known for pioneering the Gothic novel with "The Castle of Otranto"?
Which novel, published in 1796, caused a scandal for its depiction of religious hypocrisy and supernatural occurrences?
The epistolary novel, popular in the 18th century, continued to influence early 19th-century fiction by allowing for:
Which of the following novels, published in the early 19th century, exemplifies the 'Newgate novel' genre, focusing on the lives and exploits of criminals?
The rise of the novel in the later 18th century was significantly influenced by a growing middle class and an increasing emphasis on:
Which author is credited with popularizing the 'Byronic hero' archetype in Gothic literature?
The novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley can be seen as an early example of which genre, in addition to being Gothic?
Ann Radcliffe's novels, such as 'The Mysteries of Udolpho,' often employed a literary device where seemingly supernatural events are eventually explained rationally. What is this device called?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be found in a typical Gothic novel of the late 18th and early 19th centuries?
The concept of the 'Wanderer' in Charles Maturin's 'Melmoth the Wanderer' is a direct parallel to which figure from folklore or mythology?
Which novel, often considered a precursor to the Gothic, explores themes of madness, isolation, and the sublime in a remote castle setting?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the origin of the Pre-Raphaelite Movement?
hich of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Walter Pater’s advocacy of “art for art’s sake” is central to which movement?
The phrase l’art pour l’art (“art for art’s sake”) was first coined by:
Which work of William Morris is a utopian socialist science fiction novel?
Who among the following is associated with both Pre-Raphaelitism and the Aesthetic Movement?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Pre-Raphaelite poetry?
Algernon Charles Swinburne’s Atalanta in Calydon is best described as:
Which of Rossetti’s poems was first published in The Germ, the Pre-Raphaelite journal?
A better communicator has an advantage because:
The Communicative Approach is described as:
In society, a learner gains recognition when he:
Which type of language does the Communicative Approach emphasize?
What is placed at the very core of the Communicative Approach?
Which factor creates interest in learning the target language?
A speaker is said to have used language rightly when:
Society should act as a ground for learners to:
The proverb “Man is known by his company” in this context highlights:
English, when learnt as a second language, should be used mainly in:
Which skill is MOST essential for negotiating meaning in a conversation?
Developing communicative strategies mainly helps learners to:
Which of the following is NOT a core language skill to be developed?
An effective user of language must be trained in strategies that:
Why should a learner develop skills and strategies for using the language?
The Communicative Approach emphasizes:
The learner must be acquainted with all forms of linguistics because:
Which of the following best represents the limitation of having only linguistic competence?
In the Communicative Approach, linguistic competence mainly refers to:
Which critic attacked the Pre-Raphaelites as the “Fleshly School of Poetry”?