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The ______ focuses on the format and criticizes the structure.
The ______ focuses on the format and criticizes the structure.
Structuralist
Formalist / New Criticism has no regard for the author’s ______.
Formalist / New Criticism has no regard for the author’s ______.
background
Marxist literary criticism is based on the theory made by
Marxist literary criticism is based on the theory made by
Karl Marx
Moralist criticism is based on the ______ aspect.
Moralist criticism is based on the ______ aspect.
Historical criticism is based on the ______ aspect.
Historical criticism is based on the ______ aspect.
Feminist Approach criticism is based on a ______ aspect.
Feminist Approach criticism is based on a ______ aspect.
What does the structuralist literary criticism primarily focus on?
What does the structuralist literary criticism primarily focus on?
Which literary criticism approach believes that the meaning of the text is inherent in its form?
Which literary criticism approach believes that the meaning of the text is inherent in its form?
What is a key focus of the Marxist literary criticism?
What is a key focus of the Marxist literary criticism?
In which approach to literary criticism is the reader's opinion a central element?
In which approach to literary criticism is the reader's opinion a central element?
Which aspect does the Feminist Approach to literary criticism primarily critique?
Which aspect does the Feminist Approach to literary criticism primarily critique?
What is a key element that the Historical criticism approach examines in literary works?
What is a key element that the Historical criticism approach examines in literary works?
Flashcards
Structuralist Criticism
Structuralist Criticism
A literary approach focusing on the text's structure and format, analyzing how elements like language, narrative, and imagery contribute to meaning.
Formalist/New Criticism
Formalist/New Criticism
This approach sees the text as independent of its author and context, focusing on its internal elements to determine meaning.
Marxist Literary Criticism
Marxist Literary Criticism
This approach analyzes texts through the lens of social class, economic power, and inequality, exploring how these factors influence characters and themes.
Moral Literary Criticism
Moral Literary Criticism
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Historical Literary Criticism
Historical Literary Criticism
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Feminist Approach
Feminist Approach
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Signifier in Structuralist Criticism
Signifier in Structuralist Criticism
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Inherent Meaning (Formalist/New Criticism)
Inherent Meaning (Formalist/New Criticism)
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Social Stratification (Marxist Criticism)
Social Stratification (Marxist Criticism)
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Reader's Opinion (Historical Criticism)
Reader's Opinion (Historical Criticism)
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Forms of Discrimination (Feminist Approach)
Forms of Discrimination (Feminist Approach)
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Historical Context (Historical Criticism)
Historical Context (Historical Criticism)
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Study Notes
Literary Criticism
Structuralist Criticism
- Focuses on the format and structure of a literary work
- Examines the relationship between the signifier (literal meaning) and signified (abstract meaning)
Formalist/New Criticism
- Ignores the author's background and personal experiences
- Emphasizes the importance of the text's form and language
- Believes that the meaning of the text is inherent in its form and structure
Marxist Criticism
- Based on Karl Marx's theory
- Analyzes class struggle, economic relations, and social structures in literature
- Examines social stratification and differences between social statuses
Moralist Criticism
- Evaluates literature based on moral aspects
- Focuses on conscience and opinionated judgments of good and bad
- Concerned with the moral implications of a literary work
Historical Criticism
- Analyzes literature in the context of its historical period
- Examines how literary works reflect and respond to the social, cultural, political, and intellectual currents of the time
Reader Response Criticism
- Emphasizes the reader's response and interpretation of a literary work
- Recognizes the subjective nature of literary criticism
Feminist Criticism
- Analyzes literature from a feminist perspective
- Examines the representation of women and social categories such as race, class, sexuality, and ethnicity
- Concerned with forms of discrimination and social inequality
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Description
Test your knowledge on different literary criticism theories including Structuralist, Formalist, Marxist, and Moralist perspectives. Learn about how each theory focuses on different aspects such as format, author's background, economic relations, and moral aspects.
