World Literature (4th Quarter) Ocampo

What themes are prevalent in South Korean literature after the Korean War?

• Romantic love and adventure

• Exploration of scientific discoveries

• Daily lives of ordinary people and national pain

• Political intrigue and espionage

What is the primary focus of the study proposed by the researchers of Asian Literature?

• Influence of South Korean literature on European countries

• Exploration of traditional Korean values in literature

• Inquiry into the influence of South Korean literature on other Asian countries

• Examination of South Korean literature's impact on North Korea

Which historical event during the Cold War era influenced American literature by creating a climate of suspicion, censorship, and paranoia?

• Vietnam War

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• McCarthyism and the Red Scare

• Civil Rights Movement

Who was the influential figure known for his aggressive campaign to root out Communist sympathizers during the McCarthy era?

• Joseph McCarthy
• Joseph Stalin

• Joshua McCarthy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What type of literature did McCarthyism influence in terms of themes and writing?

• Science fiction
• Romantic poetry

• Realist fiction

• Gothic novels

Which literary work is known for its exploration of African American history and won the author a Nobel Prize?

• "The Great Gatsby"

• "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

• "Beloved"

• "The Color Purple"

What themes are commonly explored in African literature?

• Fantasy and science fiction

• Romance and adventure

• Social injustices and power structures

• Political intrigue and espionage

What does unpaid work refer to in the context of African literature?

• Work that is recognized in the formal economic system

• Work that is paid but undervalued

• Work that is not recognized or paid in the formal economic system

• Work that is paid but invisible to society

How does African literature contribute to uncovering social injustices?

• By promoting traditional narratives

• By ignoring societal issues

• By presenting diverse perspectives and experiences

• By reinforcing existing power structures

Who is considered the spokesman of transcendentalism during the American Renaissance?

• Walt Whitman

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Herman Melville