Literary Criticism Types

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What aspect of time is captured in the concept of Permanence?

Timeliness

Which theoretical approach focuses on the effectivity of an adaptation to convey the 'spirit' of the original text?

Pluralist theory

What is the primary concern of the Translation theory approach?

The faithfulness of the adaptation to the original piece

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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