Humanities and Cultural Studies Flashcards
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Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human entities?
Answer: Personification
Personification is the attribution of human qualities, emotions, or behaviors to animals, objects, or abstract ideas in literature.
What does the term 'Renaissance' literally mean, and what period does it describe?
Answer: 'Rebirth'—the 14th–17th century European cultural revival of classical learning
Renaissance means 'rebirth' in French and describes the 14th–17th century European cultural movement that revived interest in classical Greek and Roman art, literature, and philosophy.
In music theory, what does 'tempo' refer to?
Answer: The speed or pace at which a piece of music is played
Tempo is the musical term for the rate of speed at which a piece is performed, typically indicated by terms like allegro (fast) or andante (walking pace).
What is 'iconography' in art history?
Answer: The study and interpretation of symbols and images in artworks
Iconography is the branch of art history that identifies, describes, and interprets the symbols, themes, and subject matter depicted in works of art.
Which philosophical movement emphasized reason and individual rights during the 17th–18th centuries?
Answer: The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment (Age of Reason) was a European intellectual movement that championed reason, science, individual liberty, and skepticism of traditional authority.
In theater, what is 'dramatic irony'?
Answer: When the audience knows something that characters in the story do not
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience possesses information or knowledge that one or more characters in the play are unaware of, creating tension or suspense.