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What is the primary focus of ecocriticism?
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?
When did ecocriticism emerge as a critical approach?
- The 1980s
- The 2000s
- The 1990s (correct)
- The 1970s
What prompted the development of ecocriticism?
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?
What is the primary subject of study in ecocriticism?
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What is the ultimate goal of ecocriticism?
What is the ultimate goal of ecocriticism?
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Study Notes
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.
