Ekphrasis

Select the best answer for: What is ekphrasis?

• A written response to an art work that is analytical in nature

• An imaginative written response to artwork

• A story about someone painting a famous piece of art

• A poem that is written next to a piece of art

Which perspectives are appropriate for an ekphrasis?

• that of an observer

• that of a character or an object within the painting

• that of the art itself

• that of a person reflecting on their own experience

• all of the above

What form is appropriate for an ekphrasis?

• a poem

• a story

• a dialogue

• a letter

• all of the above

What is the tool that deepens your ekphrasis?

• Reason

• Emotion

• Imagination

• Sense Perception

In that painting her eyes sparkled like stars, her smile was a burst of sunshine, and the world glowed around her.

• Pun

• Foil

• Ekphrasis

• Syllogism

What is the primary purpose of ekphrasis in literature?

• To describe a piece of art vividly

• To critique an artist's technique

• To summarize an art exhibition

• To compare two different artworks

Which of the following is an example of ekphrasis?

• A poem describing a painting

• A novel about an artist's life

• A biography of a famous sculptor

• A critique of a modern art gallery

In which literary form is ekphrasis most commonly found?

• Poetry

• Drama

• Non-fiction

• Science fiction

Which of the following best describes ekphrasis?

• A detailed description of a visual work of art

• A brief mention of an artwork in a story

• A historical account of an art movement

• A fictional story about an artist

What is a key characteristic of ekphrasis?

• Vivid imagery

• Historical accuracy

• Technical analysis

• Biographical detail