1. Relate the author to their works: A) V.A. Zhukovsky 1) «The Enchanted Place» B) A.S. Pushkin 2) «The
A) V.A. Zhukovsky 1) «The Enchanted Place»
B) A.S. Pushkin 2) «The Black Hen, or The Underground Inhabitants»
C) M.Yu. Lermontov 3) «Borodino»
D) A. Pogorelsky 4) «Nanny»
E) N.V. Gogol 5) «The Sleeping Princess»
F) «Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights»
G) «The Goblet»
H) «At the Lukomor»
2. Identify the «extra» character in each line:
A) Queen Stepmother, Prince Elisey, Koschei the Immortal, Princess.
B) Coachmen, Nechist, Chernushka, Grandfather.
3. Match the term with its definition:
1) Folklore a) Oral folk creativity
2) Proverb b) Concise saying containing folk wisdom
3) Rhyme c) Figurative representation of an object
4) Tongue twister d) Sound similarity at the end of poetic lines
5) Allegory e) Specially selected phrase with a difficult set of sounds
4. Carefully read the biographical fragments and indicate the surnames of the writers and poets presented below.
1 Home education came down to brilliant mastery of the French language; a taste for the native language, folklore, and history came from his maternal grandmother — M.A. Hannibal, ….
In August 1811, he was admitted to the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, a new privileged educational institution under the patronage of the emperor.
2 Literary fame … brought the collection «Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka» (1831-1832), rich in Ukrainian ethnographic material, romantic moods, lyricism, and humor.
3 Early death of the mother and the quarrel of the father with his grandmother — E.A. Arsenyeva — had a serious impact on the formation of the poet’s personality. His grandmother often took him for treatment in the North Caucasus.
5. What artistic device is used in the expressions from the poem «Borodino»: «the bulat sounded,» «the shot whistled,» «the banners fluttered»?
A) Comparison; B) Personification; C) Metaphor; D) Epithet.
6. Continue the following lines:
There miracles: there the forest spirit roams,
The mermaid sits on the branches;
7. Which work is dedicated to the Patriotic War of 1812?
a) «The Enchanted Place» b) «Mumu» c) «Borodino» d) «On the Volga»
8. Who did Zhukovsky compete with when writing the fairy tale «The Sleeping Princess»?
9. What is the part of a fable where the author’s position is openly expressed called?
10. Which work from the literature of the first half of the 19th century did you like the most, and which one did you not like?
Инструкция: Russian literature has a rich history and many iconic authors who have contributed greatly to the literary world. Here is a detailed breakdown of the authors and their works mentioned in the task:
1. V.A. Zhukovsky — Known as the «Father of Russian Romanticism,» Zhukovsky was a poet and translator. A notable work of his is «The Enchanted Place.»
2. A.S. Pushkin — Considered the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature, Pushkin wrote various works, including the fairy tale poem «The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights.»
3. M.Yu. Lermontov — A prominent poet and writer of the Romantic era, Lermontov penned the epic poem «Borodino,» glorifying the Russian victory in the Battle of Borodino during the Napoleonic invasion.
4. A. Pogorelsky — There seems to be a mix-up with this name. The correct author is likely Aleksey Nikolayevich Pogorelov, who wrote «Nanny,» a sentimental story about a nurse.
5. N.V. Gogol — Gogol was a renowned Ukrainian-born writer who explored various genres, including satire, drama, and fantasy. One of his famous works is «The Sleeping Princess.»
6. «Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights» — As mentioned earlier, this is a fairy tale poem written by A.S. Pushkin.
7. «The Goblet» — No specific author is mentioned for this work. More context is needed to identify the correct author.
8. «At the Lukomor» — This line seems incomplete and requires further details to match it with the correct author.
Дополнительный материал: Relate the authors to their works:
A) V.A. Zhukovsky — «The Enchanted Place»
B) A.S. Pushkin — «Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights»
C) M.Yu. Lermontov — «Borodino»
D) A. Pogorelsky — «Nanny»
E) N.V. Gogol — «The Sleeping Princess»
F) Insufficient information to match «The Goblet» and «At the Lukomor» to their respective authors.
Совет: When studying Russian literature, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the notable works of each author. Reading their works in their original language can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of their writing styles and cultural themes. Additionally, researching the historical context and literary movements can enhance your understanding of the overall literary landscape.
Упражнение: Can you provide the missing authors for «The Goblet» and «At the Lukomor»?