Literary Criticism Types
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What aspect of time is captured in the concept of Permanence?

  • Ephemerality
  • Timelessness
  • Eternity
  • Timeliness (correct)
  • Which theoretical approach focuses on the effectivity of an adaptation to convey the 'spirit' of the original text?

  • Translation theory
  • Adaptation theory
  • Pluralist theory (correct)
  • Transformation theory
  • What is the primary concern of the Translation theory approach?

  • The 'spirit' of the original text
  • The emotional response to the adaptation
  • The artistic uniqueness of the adaptation
  • The faithfulness of the adaptation to the original piece (correct)
  • According to the Transformation theory, what is the basis for evaluating an adaptation?

    <p>The significant alterations made to the original</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in writing a coherent and logical assessment of an adaptation?

    <p>Reading, watching or listening to the work with full attention to details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of repeating the experience of the work, if necessary or possible?

    <p>To confirm the adaptation's strengths and weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of mythological criticism in analyzing a literary work?

    <p>Archetypes or symbols from culture, history, and life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of biographical criticism?

    <p>To determine the original theme of a literary work based on the author's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of criticism focuses on the underlying political, sociological, or psychological concerns in a literary work?

    <p>Sociological criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William J. Long, what is one of the literary standards that contributes to a work's intellectual value?

    <p>It activates the use of critical thinking or logical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of psychoanalytic criticism in analyzing a literary work?

    <p>The subconscious desire or state of mind of the author</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of criticism is concerned with the literary work itself, without considering any underlying political, sociological, or psychological concerns?

    <p>Formalist criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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