5 Questions
What is literary criticism primarily based on?
Opinion supported by evidence
Which approach to literature focuses on the author's personal life?
Biographical Approach/Criticism
Which approach to literature emphasizes the form and structure of the literary work?
Formalist Approach/Criticism
Which approach to literature examines the influence of historical or political context on a literary work?
Historical Approach/Criticism
Which approach to literature focuses on the reader's personal response to the literary work?
Reader's Response Approach/Criticism
Study Notes
Literary Criticism Approaches
- Literary criticism is primarily based on various approaches to analyzing and understanding literary works.
Author-Centric Approach
- Biographical approach focuses on the author's personal life, exploring how it influences their writing.
Formalist Approach
- Formalist approach emphasizes the form and structure of the literary work, examining its literary devices and techniques.
Historical Approach
- Historical approach examines the influence of historical or political context on a literary work, considering the time period and setting in which it was written.
Reader-Response Approach
- Reader-response approach focuses on the reader's personal response to the literary work, analyzing how they interpret and respond to the text.
Test your knowledge of literary criticism with this quiz! Explore the key concepts of comparing, analyzing, and interpreting works of literature. Challenge yourself to evaluate themes, styles, settings, and historical or political contexts. Sharpen your critical thinking skills and see how well you understand the principles of literary criticism.
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