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What is the primary focus of New Criticism?

  • Close analysis of the text itself (correct)
  • Interpretation based on the author's life
  • Exploration of the author's biography
  • Consideration of historical context
  • When did New Criticism gain prominence?

  • Late 19th century
  • Early 20th century
  • 1920s and 1930s (correct)
  • Mid-20th century
  • What did New Critics reject the notion of?

  • Understanding an author's life or historical background for interpreting a text (correct)
  • Focusing on the author's intentions
  • Considering external factors in literary analysis
  • Analyzing the intrinsic qualities of the literary work
  • What was New Criticism's reaction against?

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

    What did New Critics argue the text contained for analysis?

    <p>All the elements needed for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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