Feminist Literary Criticism Quiz

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What is feminism?

Feminist criticism is a literary critique rooted in feminist theories, focusing on analyzing and challenging male-dominated literature through feminist principles.

What are feminist criticism's roots?

Feminist criticism's roots are in women's social, political, economic and psychological oppression.

What are the goals of feminist criticisms?

Feminist criticism aims to reinterpret the old text and establish the importance of women's writing to save it from being lost or ignored in the male-dominated world. It also seeks to establish female perspectives as being of equal importance relative to male perspective.

How is feminist criticism applied to literature?

The practice of feminist criticism is applied to literature by examining the characters' portrayals, the text's languages, the author's attitude, and the inter-character relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What does feminist criticism remind us about?

Feminist criticism reminds us that men and women's role in society are often unequal and reflective of a particular patriarchal ideology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

A good thesis is specific, limited in scope, and offers a perspective or interpretation on a subject. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research in the feminist criticism approach?

This evidence may include: Opinions of other critics. Discussion of the text's historical and social context. Discussion in books or articles about your text. Discussions in books and articles about theories related to your argument. Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to support your feminist criticism thesis?

Direct quotations, Summaries of scenes, Paraphrases. Signup and view all the answers

When critiquing a literary selection using feminist approach, the focus should be on summarizing the plot.

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It is important to vary the sentence structure in your feminist criticism paper.

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What are some questions to consider when reviewing your feminist criticism paper?

Do you get the reader's attention in the introductory paragraph? Do you vary the sentence structure? Do your paragraph transition well? Do your quotes and research clearly support your thesis? Does your conclusion tie up all those loose ends? Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Feminist Literary Criticism

Feminist criticism examines male-dominated literature through feminist principles
It roots in women's social, political, economic and psychological oppression
It aims to view women in a new light, highlighting their contributions to literary history
It reinterprets existing texts, emphasizing the value of women's writing
It seeks to establish female perspectives as equally important as male ones

Applying Feminist Criticism to Literature

Feminist critics analyze character portrayals, language, and author's attitude
They also examine the inter-character relationships
They consider the author's commentary on society as a whole
It focuses on the relationships between men and women, and their roles in society, recognizing inequalities

Steps in Feminist Literary Analysis

Step 1: Reading

As you read, ask yourself: Why did the author write this?
What is the theme?
How are characters developed?
What do the characters learn?
How are the characters connected to the theme?
What's the author's viewpoint?

Step 2: Thesis

A strong thesis is specific, focused, and offers an interpretation
The thesis can focus on analyzing elements of fiction (like characters, plot, theme, style, imagery, tone)
Create a specific argument about these attributes the thesis should then be supported by evidence
Revise your thesis as you research

Step 3: Research

Gather evidence to support your thesis (opinions of other critics, historical/social context, relevant books or articles, related theories)
Use resources like JSTOR, Project Muse, and Academic Search Complete

Step 4: Supporting Your Argument

Support your thesis with direct quotations, summaries of scenes, and paraphrases from the text
Focus on analysis, not plot summarization

Step 5: Editing

Polish your paper by checking for spelling/grammar errors
Get feedback from a friend
Ensure proper formatting

Reviewing Your Work

Does your intro grab attention?
Vary sentence structure?
Does the paragraph transition smoothly?
Does your evidence support your argument?
Does your conclusion tie loose ends?

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Test your understanding of feminist literary criticism and its application to literature. This quiz covers the fundamental principles and steps involved in feminist analysis, focusing on character portrayal, language, and societal commentary. Understand how feminist criticism aims to highlight women's contributions in a male-dominated literary world.