Ecocriticism in Literature
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What is the primary focus of ecocriticism?

  • The impact of technology on human development
  • The role of culture in shaping human identity
  • The relationships between human beings and the natural world (correct)
  • The relationships between human beings and society
  • When did ecocriticism emerge as a critical approach?

  • The 1980s
  • The 2000s
  • The 1990s (correct)
  • The 1970s
  • What prompted the development of ecocriticism?

  • The impact of globalization
  • The fall of communism
  • Growing concerns about environmental degradation (correct)
  • The rise of industrialization
  • What is the primary subject of study in ecocriticism?

    <p>Literature and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of ecocriticism?

    <p>To analyze the impact of human activity on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Ecocriticism

    • A critical approach to literature and culture that explores the connections between humans and the natural world
    • Emerged in the 1990s as a response to mounting concerns about environmental degradation
    • Focuses on the impact of human activity on the planet

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    Explore the connections between humans and the natural world through literature and culture. This quiz delves into the critical approach of ecocriticism, which emerged in the 1990s in response to environmental concerns.

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