Poetry Reading Theory Overview

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What does the text suggest about the role of theory in reading a text?

Theory serves as a framework for decoding a text effectively. (correct)

Theoretical background can hinder the understanding of a text.

Reading without any theoretical background is the best approach.

Theory has no impact on how we interpret texts.

How does the text compare theory to wearing glasses?

Theory can distort one's view like tinted glasses. (correct)

Theory has no impact on perspective like not wearing glasses.

Theory helps in sharpening one's view similar to glasses.

Theory is like not wearing glasses at all.

What is a key aspect of Formalism as an interpretive approach?

Highlighting literary form and devices within the text (correct)

Analyzing the social implications of a text

Emphasizing the historical context of a text

Focusing on the author's biography

How does the text describe the relationship between theory and identifying facets of a text?

Theory enhances the ability to discern small facets in a text. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text caution against always using the same theoretical lens?

It restricts the identification of different features in a text. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that reading practice is influenced by one's theoretical background?

Theoretical background enhances reading comprehension. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of literary theories arising from the Marxist paradigm?

Understanding the relationship between economic production and cultural production Signup and view all the answers

How does Structuralism differ from Formalism in terms of their focus?

Structuralism analyzes matters of literary form, while Formalism does not. Signup and view all the answers

In what way can examining a single literary work to understand its underlying principles be considered a structuralist activity?

It demonstrates how the composition reflects underlying principles of a structural system. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Structuralism and Formalism from other literary theories?

Their shared focus on matters of literary form over social or historical content. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect characterizes literary theories that fall under the Marxist paradigm?

Focus on understanding relations between economic production and all cultural production. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the essence of Structuralist analysis when applied to literature?

The focus on understanding how a work's composition demonstrates underlying structural principles. Signup and view all the answers

What was the emphasis of political feminism during the 'second wave' in the United States and Western Europe?

Representation of women in media Signup and view all the answers

What practice, according to Elaine Showalter, emphasized the study and canonical inclusion of works by female authors?

Gynocriticism Signup and view all the answers

When did feminist gender theory come to the forefront of the theoretical scene?

During the 'second wave' of political feminism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of gender theory as it evolved beyond feminist theory?

Exploring all gender and sexual categories Signup and view all the answers

Which theoretical framework characterizes the early literary feminist practice according to Elaine Showalter?

Gynocriticism Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished political feminism during the 'second wave'?

Practical concerns with women's rights in contemporary societies Signup and view all the answers

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