Understanding Grand Narratives and Postmodern Critique

Who coined the term 'grand narrative' or 'metanarrative'?

• Michel Foucault

• Jean-François Lyotard

• Jacques Derrida

• Roland Barthes

What is a key characteristic of grand narratives according to Lyotard?

• They reject universal truths.

• They focus on individual experiences.

• They provide localized explanations.

• They offer comprehensive accounts of history.

Which of the following is an example of a grand narrative?

• Existentialism

• Marxism

• Structuralism

• Postmodernism

What is Lyotard's stance on grand narratives in the postmodern condition?

• They are irrelevant.

• They are universally accepted.

• They are met with skepticism.

• They should be embraced.

What is a 'little narrative' according to Lyotard?

• A narrative that explains all other narratives.

• A narrative that legitimizes power.

• A narrative that focuses on local or minority subjects.

• A narrative with universal claims.