河南省部分市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题汇编：七选五

河南省部分市 2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题分类汇编 七选五 河南省南阳市2022-2023学年高二上学期2月期末英语试题 第二节(共5小题, 每小题2分, 共10分) 根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余 选项。 Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. It most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and songs. What Is Literature? Generally speaking, literature represents the culture and tradition of a language or a nation. 36_______ It's clear that the accepted definition of literature is constantly changing and evolving. For many, the word literature suggests a higher art form. Merely putting words on a page doesn't necessarily mean creating literature. A common standard is the accepted body of works for a given author. Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction 37__________Genre fiction includes types such as mystery, science fiction, western, romance, thriller, and horror. It typically does not have as much character development as literary fiction and is read for entertainment, escapism, and plots. Literary fiction explores themes common to the human condition and uses symbolism and other literary devices to convey the author's viewpoint on his or her chosen themes. 38_________ The main character typically comes to a realization or changes in some way during the course of a literary novel. 39________________ Works of literature, at their best, provide a kind of blueprint(蓝图) of human society. From the writings of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China to Greek philosophy and poetry, from the epics of Homer to the plays of William Shakespeare, from Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte to Maya Angelou, works of literature give insight and context to all the world's societies. In this way, literature is more than just a historical or cultural artifact. 40 A. Why Is Literature Important? B. How To Create Literature? C. The concept is difficult to precisely define, though many have tried. D. It can serve as