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-colonialism' was coined by Ngugi Wa Thiong’o D. Nihilism is a word invented by Turgenev in his novel Fathers and Sons. E. Caston, in the preface to Mallory's Le Morte d'Arthur, listed the nine heroes of late medieval literature.

Correct option is A

The correct statements are:
(a) B, D, E only
Here's why each statement is correct:
1. B. 'Poetic justice' is a term invented by Thomas Rymer: This term was coined by Rymer in his work The Tragedies of the Last Age (1678), where he emphasized that literature should reward virtue and punish vice​.
2. D. Nihilism is a word invented by Turgenev in his novel Fathers and Sons: Turgenev introduced the term "nihilism" in his novel Fathers and Sons (1862) to describe a worldview rejecting established authority and values​.
3. E. Caston, in the preface to Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur, listed the nine heroes of late medieval literature: This statement refers to the medieval concept of the "Nine Worthies" (heroes), which appears in the context of late medieval literature, though Caston's contribution is sometimes noted ambiguously in historical discussions​.
Information Booster:
1. Poetic Justice: Originating from Thomas Rymer, poetic justice demands that literature reflects moral justice, with evil punished and virtue rewarded, often through ironic or fitting means.
2. Nihilism: Turgenev's Fathers and Sons introduced this philosophical term to describe the rejection of all religious and moral principles, gaining prominence in existential thought and literature.
3. Nine Worthies: A list of nine historical and legendary figures (like King Arthur and Hector) known for their virtues and heroism in late medieval literature. This concept is crucial in chivalric tales and knightly virtues.
Additional Information:
· Derek Walcott did not coin 'Nation language': That term is attributed to Kamau Brathwaite, not Walcott.
· Neo-colonialism: The term was not coined by Ngugi wa Thiong'o, but by Kwame Nkrumah in the context of post-colonial Africa's economic exploitation