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Which of the following is a form of non-fictional literature?
Which of the following is a form of non-fictional literature?
Which literary theory emphasizes the intrinsic elements of a literary work such as form, structure, language, and style?
Which literary theory emphasizes the intrinsic elements of a literary work such as form, structure, language, and style?
Which literary theory views works through the lens of psychology, looking either at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves?
Which literary theory views works through the lens of psychology, looking either at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves?
Which literary theory analyzes literature as a system of signs and symbols that create meaning?
Which literary theory analyzes literature as a system of signs and symbols that create meaning?
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Which type of literature is intended for performance, encompassing plays and theatrical works?
Which type of literature is intended for performance, encompassing plays and theatrical works?
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Which literary theory explores the binary oppositions, narrative structures, and cultural codes embedded in the text, highlighting the interplay between language and culture?
Which literary theory explores the binary oppositions, narrative structures, and cultural codes embedded in the text, highlighting the interplay between language and culture?
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Which literary theory had an impact on literary studies both as a mode of interpretation and as a theory about language, identity, and the subject, author's psychological state or the psychology of the text itself?
Which literary theory had an impact on literary studies both as a mode of interpretation and as a theory about language, identity, and the subject, author's psychological state or the psychology of the text itself?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of literary texts?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of literary texts?
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According to Roman Jakobson, what is literature?
According to Roman Jakobson, what is literature?
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What is a prototypical literary text marked by?
What is a prototypical literary text marked by?
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What is the purpose of weak implicatures in literary texts?
What is the purpose of weak implicatures in literary texts?
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Which of the following is not a literary genre?
Which of the following is not a literary genre?
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What is the difference between literary language and ordinary language?
What is the difference between literary language and ordinary language?
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What is one of the defining characteristics of a literary text?
What is one of the defining characteristics of a literary text?
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What is the difference between literary language and ordinary language?
What is the difference between literary language and ordinary language?
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What is the most important figure in literary language according to tradition?
What is the most important figure in literary language according to tradition?
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What are the two fundamental structures of language according to Roman Jakobson?
What are the two fundamental structures of language according to Roman Jakobson?
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What is the difference between epic or narrative and drama genres?
What is the difference between epic or narrative and drama genres?
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What is the difference between a short story and a novella?
What is the difference between a short story and a novella?
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What is non-fiction literature?
What is non-fiction literature?
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What is the purpose of poetry?
What is the purpose of poetry?
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According to Marxist criticism, what is the focus of literary analysis?
According to Marxist criticism, what is the focus of literary analysis?
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What are some of the key concepts that Marxist critics draw on in their analysis of literature?
What are some of the key concepts that Marxist critics draw on in their analysis of literature?
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What aspects of literary works do Marxist critics examine in their analysis?
What aspects of literary works do Marxist critics examine in their analysis?
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What is the main merit of feminist approaches to literary analysis?
What is the main merit of feminist approaches to literary analysis?
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What was the initial reaction of feminist approaches to literary analysis?
What was the initial reaction of feminist approaches to literary analysis?
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What do feminist approaches highlight in terms of 'male' and 'female' writing?
What do feminist approaches highlight in terms of 'male' and 'female' writing?
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What was the historical context in which feminist approaches emerged?
What was the historical context in which feminist approaches emerged?
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What is the focus of Marxist criticism in literary analysis of economic structures?
What is the focus of Marxist criticism in literary analysis of economic structures?
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What is the focus of feminist approaches in literary analysis of female authors?
What is the focus of feminist approaches in literary analysis of female authors?
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Study Notes
Literary Theory and Criticism
- New Criticism is a literary theory that emphasizes the intrinsic elements of a literary work, such as form, structure, language, and style.
- Psychoanalytic Criticism is a literary theory that views works through the lens of psychology, looking at the psychological motivations of the characters or of the authors themselves.
- Semiotics is a literary theory that analyzes literature as a system of signs and symbols that create meaning.
- Poststructuralism is a literary theory that explores the binary oppositions, narrative structures, and cultural codes embedded in the text, highlighting the interplay between language and culture.
- Deconstruction is a literary theory that had an impact on literary studies both as a mode of interpretation and as a theory about language, identity, and the subject, author's psychological state or the psychology of the text itself.
Literary Genres and Forms
- Drama is a type of literature intended for performance, encompassing plays and theatrical works.
- Non-fiction is a form of literature that includes biographies, essays, and other forms of factual writing.
- A literary text is marked by its use of tropes, such as metaphor, simile, and symbolism.
- The purpose of weak implicatures in literary texts is to create ambiguity and open up multiple interpretations.
- A short story is a shorter narrative work, while a novella is a longer narrative work.
Literary Language and Style
- Literary language is distinct from ordinary language due to its use of figurative language, imagery, and other literary devices.
- One of the defining characteristics of a literary text is its use of language to create a unique and expressive voice.
- The most important figure in literary language according to tradition is the poet.
- The two fundamental structures of language according to Roman Jakobson are the metaphoric and the metonymic poles.
- Epic or narrative genres focus on storytelling, while drama genres focus on action and performance.
Marxist and Feminist Criticism
- According to Marxist criticism, the focus of literary analysis is on the economic structures and class relations that underlie the text.
- Marxist critics draw on key concepts such as ideology, hegemony, and alienation in their analysis of literature.
- Marxist critics examine the ways in which literary works reflect and reinforce the dominant ideology of the ruling class.
- The main merit of feminist approaches to literary analysis is that they highlight the ways in which literature reflects and reinforces patriarchal attitudes and values.
- The initial reaction of feminist approaches to literary analysis was to challenge the dominant masculine perspective in literary criticism.
- Feminist approaches highlight the differences between 'male' and 'female' writing, and the ways in which women's writing has been marginalized or excluded from the literary canon.
- The historical context in which feminist approaches emerged was the Women's Liberation Movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
- The focus of feminist approaches in literary analysis is on the ways in which female authors and characters have been represented in literature.
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Test your knowledge of literary genres with this quiz! From poetry to drama to non-fiction, this quiz covers various forms of literature and their defining characteristics. Get ready to identify sonnets, stage directions, and factual information in this fun and educational quiz.
