Emotion and Literature
This quiz will test your knowledge of the relationship between emotion and literature.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a basic emotion?
- Anger
- Joy
- Sadness
- Surprise
- Disgust
Which literary genre is most closely associated with the expression of emotion?
- Poetry
- Drama
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
Which of the following literary devices is most effective at conveying emotion?
- Imagery
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Personification
Which of the following authors is known for their use of emotion in their writing?
- Charles Dickens
- Jane Austen
- William Shakespeare
- Ernest Hemingway
Which of the following literary works is considered to be a masterpiece of emotional writing?
- Pride and Prejudice
- Hamlet
- The Great Gatsby
- To Kill a Mockingbird
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of tragedy?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of comedy?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of satire?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Disgust
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of horror?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of science fiction?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Wonder
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of fantasy?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Awe
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of mystery?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Curiosity
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of romance?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Love
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of historical fiction?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Nostalgia
Which of the following emotions is most commonly associated with the literary genre of contemporary fiction?
- Joy
- Sadness
- Anger
- Empathy