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What is the origin of the term 'literature'?
What is the origin of the term 'literature'?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of literature?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of literature?
What is one reason people read literature?
What is one reason people read literature?
What does literature help us discover according to Nugget (2004)?
What does literature help us discover according to Nugget (2004)?
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How are literature and history related?
How are literature and history related?
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What can literature contain that distinguishes it from history?
What can literature contain that distinguishes it from history?
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According to Gutierrez-Ang (2016), why is it important to study Philippine literature?
According to Gutierrez-Ang (2016), why is it important to study Philippine literature?
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What characteristics of literature can evolve over time?
What characteristics of literature can evolve over time?
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What does cultural materialism emphasize regarding literature?
What does cultural materialism emphasize regarding literature?
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Which criticism method focuses primarily on the author's mental and emotional traits?
Which criticism method focuses primarily on the author's mental and emotional traits?
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What is a key component of New Criticism?
What is a key component of New Criticism?
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Deconstruction seeks to challenge what assumption about texts?
Deconstruction seeks to challenge what assumption about texts?
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What does Archetypal/Mythic Criticism primarily explore?
What does Archetypal/Mythic Criticism primarily explore?
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Cultural Criticism often examines texts from the perspective of which of the following?
Cultural Criticism often examines texts from the perspective of which of the following?
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Which of the following aspects is emphasized by New Criticism?
Which of the following aspects is emphasized by New Criticism?
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Psychoanalytic Criticism often analyzes which elements in literature?
Psychoanalytic Criticism often analyzes which elements in literature?
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What is the primary purpose of literature as compared to history?
What is the primary purpose of literature as compared to history?
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Which critical approach focuses on the reader's experience of a literary work?
Which critical approach focuses on the reader's experience of a literary work?
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What is one assumption of Feminist Criticism?
What is one assumption of Feminist Criticism?
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Which of the following does Queer Theory primarily emphasize?
Which of the following does Queer Theory primarily emphasize?
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Marxist Criticism examines a literary work based on which of the following factors?
Marxist Criticism examines a literary work based on which of the following factors?
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What does Historical Criticism primarily focus on?
What does Historical Criticism primarily focus on?
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Which of the following best describes the Reader-Response critical approach?
Which of the following best describes the Reader-Response critical approach?
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Which critical approach critiques the power dynamics of heterosexuality and highlights marginalized sexual identities?
Which critical approach critiques the power dynamics of heterosexuality and highlights marginalized sexual identities?
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What is a central theme of Modernism in literature?
What is a central theme of Modernism in literature?
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How do Post-Modernists differ from Modernists in their approach to literary forms?
How do Post-Modernists differ from Modernists in their approach to literary forms?
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What does archetype refer to in mythological criticism?
What does archetype refer to in mythological criticism?
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Which aspect does mythological criticism primarily emphasize?
Which aspect does mythological criticism primarily emphasize?
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What is the main focus of Post-Colonialism criticism?
What is the main focus of Post-Colonialism criticism?
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Which critic is associated with the concept of collective unconscious?
Which critic is associated with the concept of collective unconscious?
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What do both Modernism and Post-Modernism challenge regarding literature?
What do both Modernism and Post-Modernism challenge regarding literature?
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How does Post-Colonialism criticism interpret literary texts?
How does Post-Colonialism criticism interpret literary texts?
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Study Notes
Overview of Literature
- Literature encompasses written and spoken material, rooted in the Latin word "litera" meaning "letters."
- It expresses human ideas, thoughts, and emotions, effectively narrating the story of humanity.
- Acknowledged forms of literature include poetry, drama, fiction, non-fiction, and journalism, highlighting creative imagination.
- Engaging with literature offers unique experiences and insights, enriching readers through various genres and themes.
Importance of Literature
- People engage with literature for information, entertainment, cultural enrichment, and personal growth.
- Studying Philippine literature enhances appreciation for national literary heritage and raises awareness of historical limitations.
Relationship Between Literature and History
- Literature and history are interconnected, reflecting the feelings, aspirations, customs, and traditions of people.
- Historical events are documented in literature, but literature can also contain imaginary elements and interpretations.
- The distinction lies in purpose: history aims for factual accuracy, while literature offers imaginative renditions of events.
Critical Approaches to Literature
- Critical approaches unveil how and why literary works are constructed, revealing their social and cultural implications.
Reader-Response
- Prioritizes the reader's experience and interpretation, differing from approaches focused on the author or the text's formal elements.
Feminist Criticism
- Examines female representation in literature, emphasizing gender as a social construct and critiquing patriarchal ideology in classic texts.
Queer Theory
- Analyzes literature through the lens of gender identity and sexual orientation, challenging binary oppositions in Western culture.
Marxist Criticism
- Investigates the economic and ideological influences on literary works, considering class relations and socio-economic factors of the time.
Historical Criticism
- Contextualizes texts within the historical and cultural atmosphere of their creation, emphasizing material conditions that shape literature.
Psychological Criticism
- Focuses on literature as a reflection of the author's psyche, exploring themes of mental and emotional traits through symbolism and character development.
New Criticism
- Concentrates solely on the text itself, emphasizing close reading and analysis of language, symbolism, and structure without external context.
Deconstruction
- Questions the coherence of texts, uncovering conflicting meanings and interpretations to highlight the complexity of language.
Archetypal/Mythic Criticism
- Examines recurring patterns, symbols, and themes across literature, tying them to universal human experiences and myths.
Cultural Criticism
- Analyzes texts through cultural perspectives, emphasizing marginalized voices and the impact of societal attitudes on interpretation.
Modernism and Post-Modernism
- Modernism rejects traditional narrative forms for experimental approaches, while post-modernism embraces fragmentation and genre blending, blurring distinctions in literary categorization.
Mythological Criticism
- Investigates universal patterns and archetypes in literature, linking them to collective human experiences rooted in culture and psychology.
Post-Colonialism Criticism
- Addresses literature from formerly colonized nations, focusing on the enduring effects of colonization on cultures and individual identity post-independence.
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Test your understanding of literature and its various forms in this quiz. Dive into the different genres, elements, and the role of literature in expressing human thoughts and emotions. Perfect for literature enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge.