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Mimesis by Erich Auerbach
  • 1. Which literary work does Auerbach use to illustrate the concept of mimesis?
A) The Great Gatsby
B) One Hundred Years of Solitude
C) Hamlet
D) The Odyssey
  • 2. What does Auerbach consider key to the development of modern realism?
A) Mythological themes
B) The representation of the mundane
C) Romantic idealism
D) Epic heroism
  • 3. Auerbach's concept of mimesis is primarily concerned with what?
A) Representation and realism
B) Abstract thinking
C) Metaphysical properties
D) Historical documents
  • 4. Auerbach published 'Mimesis' in which language?
A) Italian
B) English
C) German
D) French
  • 5. What does Auerbach suggest is the relationship between literature and reality?
A) Literature mirrors reality
B) Literature distorts reality
C) Literature creates new realities
D) Literature denies reality
  • 6. Which literary device is a key focus for Auerbach in analyzing mimesis?
A) Allegory
B) Metaphor
C) Imagery
D) Alliteration
  • 7. In Auerbach's view, what role does language play in mimesis?
A) It limits artistic freedom
B) It is irrelevant to meaning
C) It shapes our perception of reality
D) It only serves as a tool for communication
  • 8. What critical approach is Auerbach often associated with?
A) Feminist criticism
B) Deconstruction
C) Close reading
D) Reader-response theory
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