MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Write true if the statement is correct. If wrong, underline the word/s that makes the statement wrong and write your
answer on the blank.

__________________ 1. Literary language is absolute rather than relative.

__________________ 2. The literary language can be isolated and analyzed in the same way as the language of specific
fields (e.g. law, media)

__________________ 3. Literature feeds on every possible style and register - any use of language is permissible

__________________ 4. Expect interpretation based on the author’s background and culture

__________________5. Literature can be a stimulus for language acquisition.

__________________ 6. Literature can be found in few syllabuses.

__________________ 7. We use literature in the EFL class because it is boring.

__________________ 8. Literature can help develop students’ interpretative abilities, specifically in determining literal
meanings and ambiguities.

__________________ 9. Literature can increase confidence in expressing ideas and emotions in the local language.

__________________ 10. Literature can help develop sensitivity to the overall features of the target language.

ENUMERATION

Cite at least 5 factors that could affect the interpretation of a literary text (5 points)

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22. 25.
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Cite 3 Literary Skills (3 points)

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27.
28.

List at least 6 reasons why we use literature in the classroom. (6 points)

29. 32.
30. 33.
31. 34.

ESSAY:

What is your personal definition of literature? Explain. (6 points)

(content 2 pts, depth 2 pts, mechanics and organization 2 pts)