Literary Criticism Theories Quiz
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The ______ focuses on the format and criticizes the structure.

Structuralist

Formalist / New Criticism has no regard for the author’s ______.

background

Marxist literary criticism is based on the theory made by

Karl Marx

Moralist criticism is based on the ______ aspect.

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

Historical criticism is based on the ______ aspect.

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

Feminist Approach criticism is based on a ______ aspect.

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

What does the structuralist literary criticism primarily focus on?

<p>Signifier: literal meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which literary criticism approach believes that the meaning of the text is inherent in its form?

<p>Formalist / New Criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the Marxist literary criticism?

<p>Social stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which approach to literary criticism is the reader's opinion a central element?

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

Which aspect does the Feminist Approach to literary criticism primarily critique?

<p>Forms of discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element that the Historical criticism approach examines in literary works?

<p>How works reflect historical contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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.

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