Literature Theory Examination Paper B (with reference answers) What is literary theory? What role does literary theory play in literary studies? A: Literature theory is a theoretical system that analyses and sums up literary creation and literary phenomena. Through the summary and summary of the laws of literary creation and literary phenomena, it can help people better understand and evaluate the direction and methods of literary research guided by literary works. What are the types of literary works? What are the characteristics of each type? A: The types of literary works are: novels, poems, plays, essays, essays, novel history, literary criticism, etc. Each type had its own unique characteristics and ways of expression. For example, novels focus on portraying characters and focusing on the shaping of the plot and character; Poetry focuses on expressing feelings and thoughts, pursuing the profoundness of the artistic conception and the perfection of the rhythm; Drama focuses on the performance of the characters and the story, focusing on the stage effect and the performance skills of the actors; Prose focuses on the expression of the author's thoughts, feelings, and views, focusing on the expression of language and the refinement of the structure; Essay focuses on the flexibility and criticism of the language. What is a literary style? What are the characteristics and ways of expressing a literary style? A: A literary style refers to the unique language, artistic skills, and expression techniques of a literary work. The literary style had its own unique characteristics and ways of expression. For example, the classical style was supported by history, legend, and philosophy, emphasizing the balance, balance, and rigor; the romantic style was supported by love, nature, and ideals, emphasizing emotion, personality, and freedom; the realistic style was supported by reality, exposure, and criticism, emphasizing the objective, true, and profound.