French Literature: Movements Midterm Review
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- 1
Which literary movement emphasized reason, order, and adherence to the rule of the three unities in theater?
- ARenaissance
- BClassicism
- CThe Enlightenment
- DRomanticism
- 2
Which author is known for inventing the essay as a literary genre, characterized by personal, intimate, and philosophical reflections?
- ARonsard
- BDu Bellay
- CMontaigne
- DVoltaire
- 3
In Voltaire's *Candide*, what does the conclusion 'il faut cultiver notre jardin' ('we must cultivate our garden') primarily suggest?
- AA return to nature, as advocated by Rousseau.
- BThe importance of practical work over philosophical speculation.
- CThat agriculture is the only path to true happiness.
- DThat philosophical contemplation is superior to action.
- 4
Which literary movement is George Sand associated with?
- ARealism
- BNaturalism
- CRomanticism
- DSymbolism
- 5
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes Naturalism from Realism?
- ANaturalism focuses on idealized portrayals of society, while Realism presents gritty, unflinching depictions.
- BNaturalism employs a quasi-scientific method, studying hereditary and social determinism, while Realism focuses on observation and social critique.
- CNaturalism critiques the bourgeoisie, while Realism defends it.
- DNaturalism primarily uses poetic language, while Realism uses journalistic language.