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A. Last Ride Together
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B. Lover's Quarrel
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C. None of these
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D. My Last Duchess
Explanation
- These lines are from Robert Browning's dramatic monologue My Last Duchess, where the Duke hints at ordering his wife's death.
- The poem explores themes of power, control, and jealousy.
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A. 1608
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B. 1674
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C. 1671
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Samson Agonistes, a tragic closet drama by John Milton, was first published in 1671.
- It was published alongside Paradise Regained.
- It is inspired by the biblical story of Samson.
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A. Lord Tennyson
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B. None of these
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C. Lord Byron
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D. Matthew Arnold
Explanation
- The line "Ah, love, let us be true to one another" is from "Dover Beach", a poem by Matthew Arnold.
- The poem reflects on the loss of faith and the uncertain nature of the world.
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A. It doesn't matter
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B. It's not important
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C. None of these
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D. It can change a person's life
Explanation
- Pygmalion highlights how education and language can transform an individual's social status and opportunities.
- The play illustrates this through Eliza Doolittle, who undergoes a dramatic change in speech and manners due to Professor Higgins' training.
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A. Modernism
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B. Postmodernism
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C. Formalism
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Postmodern literature often includes parody, intertextuality, and metafiction to question reality and narrative structure.
- It emerged in the mid-20th century, challenging traditional storytelling techniques.
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A. To depict the anger through the mind of character
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B. None of these
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C. To depict the multitudinous thoughts and feelings which pass through the mind of a character
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D. To depict the thoughts expressed by a character
Explanation
- Stream of consciousness is a narrative technique that presents a character’s thoughts in a continuous, unfiltered flow.
- It mimics the way thoughts naturally occur, often without logical structure or punctuation.
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A. Both A and B
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B. Coherence
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C. Cohesion
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D. None of these
Explanation
Cohesion refers to the grammatical and lexical linking within a text that holds it together and gives it meaning.
Coherence, on the other hand, refers to the logical consistency and clarity of ideas in a text.
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A. None of these
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B. Pride and ambition
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C. Loyalty and obedience
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D. Love and sacrifice
Explanation
- The quote reflects Satan’s defiance and unwillingness to submit to authority, showcasing his excessive pride.
- It highlights ambition as he prefers power in Hell over servitude in Heaven, a central theme in Paradise Lost.
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A. Samuel Beckett
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B. Eugene Ionesco
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C. None of these
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D. Eugene O'Neill
Explanation
- Eugene O'Neill is known for his realistic and tragic plays, not absurdist drama.
- Absurdist dramatists like Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionesco focus on existential themes, illogical situations, and meaningless dialogues.
ارسطو کا ان کی کتاب شاعرانہ میں بنیادی مقصد کیا ہے؟
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A. To present and explain the fundamental principles of novel writing.
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B. To present and explain the fundamental principles of criticism.
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C. To present and explain the fundamental principles of drama writing.
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Aristotle's Poetics analyzes the structure, purpose, and components of drama, particularly tragedy.
- It introduces key concepts like plot, character, and catharsis, shaping classical dramatic theory.
