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What is the primary focus of New Criticism?
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?
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?
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?
What was New Criticism's reaction against?
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What did New Critics argue the text contained for analysis?
What did New Critics argue the text contained for analysis?
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