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Which of the following definitions/statements are correct?
A. The term *nation language’ was coined by Derek Walcott
B. “Poetic justice” is a term invented by Thomas Rhymer to convey the idea that evil is punished and virtue is rewarded.
C. The term “neo-colonaialism' was coined by Ngugi Wa Thiong' O.
D. Nihilism is a word invented by Turgenev in his novel Fathers and Sons.
E. Caxton, in preface to Molory's Le Morte d' Arthur listed the nine heroes of late medieval literature
1. BDE
2. ABC
3. BCD
4. ACD
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A. Incorrect - Derek Walcott didn't coin this term.
B. Correct - 'Poetic justice' refers to the reward of virtue and punishment of evil, as defined by Thomas Rhymer.
C. Incorrect - Ngugi Wa Thiong' O did not coin 'neo-colonialism'; it was coined by Kwame Nkrumah.
D. Correct - Turgenev introduced 'nihilism' in his novel 'Fathers and Sons.'
E. Incorrect - Caxton did not list the nine heroes in the preface of 'Le Morte d'Arthur.'
Thus, the correct options are B, D, and E only (1).
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