Literary Criticism Techniques
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a critique paper?

  • Provides an informed judgement (correct)
  • Made by anyone
  • Focuses on personal appreciation
  • Academic evaluation by experts (correct)
  • What are the learning objectives for the lesson?

    Differentiate the different approaches in literary criticism; write objective assessments; use appropriate critical approaches in writing a critique; express ideas in appropriate language and manner.

    A reaction paper can only be written by experts.

    False

    A review paper is focused on highlighting the _____ and _____ points.

    <p>good, bad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a reaction, review, and critique paper?

    <p>Evaluate something using relevant criteria, provide reason and evidence, and help become a critical thinker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key goal of formalist criticism?

    <p>Analyze how elements of form shape effects on readers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does feminist criticism aim to do?

    <p>Analyze and combat gender imbalances in literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historical criticism seeks to understand a literary work by investigating which aspects?

    <p>Social, cultural, and intellectual context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Reader-response criticism.

    <p>It describes literature as a transaction between the text and the mind of a reader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary criticism technique primarily focuses on the text's structure and language?

    <p>Formalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning Objectives

    • Differentiate between various approaches to literary criticism.
    • Write objective assessments.
    • Utilize critical approaches, such as formalism and feminism, in critiques.
    • Express ideas in clear and appropriate language.

    Types of Academic Papers

    • Critique Paper

      • Represents the highest academic evaluation level.
      • Created by experts to provide future improvement directions.
    • Reaction Paper

      • Offers a personal response to experiences, readings, or events.
      • Accessible to anyone, focused on individual appreciation.
    • Review Paper

      • Presents an objective judgment of a subject.
      • Highlights strengths and weaknesses.
      • Informs the audience about the subject's value.

    Purpose of Academic Papers

    • Evaluate subjects using relevant criteria.
    • Provide reasons and evidence to support claims.
    • Foster critical thinking skills.

    Characteristics of Effective Papers

    • Include relevant information and subject descriptions.
    • Sufficient background information for context.
    • Clearly defined evaluation criteria for judgments.
    • Balanced assessments supported by evidence.
    • Clear rationale for claims regarding the subject’s quality.

    Writing a Reaction Paper

    • Introduction

      • Describe the event using WH-questions.
      • Include a thesis statement capturing the essence of the event.
    • Body

      • Recollect prior knowledge before the event.
      • Narrate personal experiences during the event.
      • Describe emotional reactions and insights gained.
    • Conclusion

      • Summarize learned lessons from the event.

    Critical Approaches in Literary Criticism

    • Formalist Criticism

      • Analyzes literature based on internal elements like style, structure, and imagery.
      • Aims to understand how these elements shape the reader's experience.
    • Feminist Criticism

      • Addresses gender imbalances in literature and culture.
      • Examines the impact of sexual identity on readers and critiques societal norms depicted in texts.
    • Historical Criticism

      • Investigates the social, cultural, and intellectual environments surrounding a literary work.
      • Considers the author’s background and its influence on the work's reception.
    • Reader-response Criticism

      • Focuses on the interaction between the reader and the text.
      • Explores the mental processes while engaging with literary works.

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    This quiz focuses on different approaches in literary criticism, including formalism and feminism. Students will be challenged to differentiate among these approaches, write objective assessments, and express their ideas in a clear and academic manner. Test your understanding of academic writing and critique methods.

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