Horace, Quintilian, Longinus and Dante - Question Bank
1. Which of the following critics is most concerned with the ethical dimension of rhetoric and the orator's role in society?
2. Horace's concept of 'aptum' in 'Ars Poetica' relates to:
3. Dante's 'Vita Nuova' is a significant work in the development of:
4. The idea that great writing requires a certain 'genius' or innate talent, beyond mere technical skill, is a central theme in the work of:
5. Quintilian's emphasis on 'clarity' in 'Institutio Oratoria' means that the orator's speech should be:
6. Which critic uses the metaphor of a sculptor ('signum') to illustrate the poet's task of shaping language?
7. Dante's treatise 'De Monarchia' deals with:
8. Longinus's analysis of the sublime is particularly concerned with the effect of literature on the:
9. The concept of 'figure' (schemata) in rhetoric, involving stylistic devices and turns of phrase, is extensively treated by:
10. Horace's distinction between 'opus' (work) and 'aemulatio' (emulation) suggests a poet should:
11. The 'Divine Comedy' is Dante's testament to his belief in the power of the vernacular to express:
12. Quintilian's pedagogical approach in 'Institutio Oratoria' is characterized by:
13. Longinus's discussion of 'composition' (synthesis) as a source of the sublime emphasizes:
14. Horace's advice to 'labor limae' (work of the file) in 'Ars Poetica' refers to:
15. Dante's 'De Vulgari Eloquentia' analyzes various Italian dialects, seeking to identify the most suitable basis for a:
16. The concept of 'inwardness' or the power of the mind and soul to generate great writing is a key tenet of:
17. Quintilian's emphasis on the moral character of the orator suggests that effective rhetoric is inseparable from:
18. Which critic stressed the importance of 'aptness' and 'propriety' in language and style, warning against mixing genres or tones inappropriately?
19. The term 'ekphrasis', referring to the vivid description of a work of art, finds early theoretical grounding in the principles discussed by:
20. Dante's 'De Vulgari Eloquentia' provides a theoretical framework for what later literary movement?
21. Quintilian's discussion of 'memoria' (memory) in 'Institutio Oratoria' highlights its importance for:
22. The idea that poetry should be 'dulce et utile' (sweet and useful) is most strongly associated with:
23. Longinus's concept of 'amplification' in 'On the Sublime' refers to:
24. Which critic's work is often seen as a bridge between classical and medieval literary thought, particularly through its engagement with Aristotle?
25. Quintilian's emphasis on 'docere, delectare, movere' (to teach, delight, and move) refers to the primary goals of:
26. In 'Ars Poetica', Horace uses the analogy of painting to discuss:
27. Dante's 'De Vulgari Eloquentia' is significant for its early defense of:
28. Longinus links the sublime to the power of language to achieve:
29. The concept of 'inventio' (invention or finding of arguments) is a crucial element in the rhetorical theory of:
30. Horace's advice on the use of meter and language in 'Ars Poetica' reflects the influence of:
31. Dante's 'Divine Comedy' is an example of the kind of elevated vernacular literature he championed in:
32. Quintilian's 'Institutio Oratoria' is structured as a guide for:
33. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'sublime' according to Longinus?
34. Horace, in 'Ars Poetica', advocates for the poet to observe a specific period of time before publishing their work, suggesting:
35. Dante's exploration of the 'illustrious vernacular' in 'De Vulgari Eloquentia' aimed to elevate:
36. The concept of 'pathos' (evocation of emotion) is central to the theories of which of these critics?
37. Quintilian's ideal orator is described as a 'vir bonus dicendi peritus', meaning:
38. Horace advises poets to avoid excessive imitation, stating 'nullum est iam dictum quod non sit dictum prius' which means:
39. Dante's 'De Vulgari Eloquentia' was written in response to:
40. Longinus identifies five sources of 'sublime' expression. Which of the following is NOT among them?
41. Quintilian believed that the ideal orator should possess knowledge of:
42. Horace's concept of 'simplex et unum' (simple and one) in 'Ars Poetica' relates to:
43. In 'De Vulgari Eloquentia', Dante argues for the dignity and literary potential of which form of language?
44. Dante Alighieri, the author of the 'Divine Comedy', also wrote a significant treatise on language and literary style in Latin titled:
45. According to Longinus in 'On the Sublime', what is a key source of 'greatness' in writing?
46. The author of 'On the Sublime', a treatise that profoundly influenced later aesthetic theory, is traditionally identified as:
47. Quintilian's 'Institutio Oratoria' covers not only rhetoric but also:
48. Quintilian, a Roman rhetorician, is best known for his comprehensive work on public speaking titled:
49. In 'Ars Poetica', Horace emphasizes the importance of what primary element in poetry?
50. Which Roman poet and critic is famously known for his 'Ars Poetica' (The Art of Poetry)?