Understanding Literary Critique

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What should a thesis statement in an argument include to be effective?

A mere title of the argument.

A list of unrelated issues.

Supporting details and a clear standpoint. (correct)

Generic statements without specifics.

What is one goal of writing a critique?

To create a new theory based on the original work.

To identify the strengths and weaknesses of a work. (correct)

To fully agree with the original argument.

To summarize the work without analysis.

Why should senior high school graduates be required to take ROTC or community service projects?

To engage them in political debates.

To ensure they are eligible for college scholarships.

To help them develop maturity and discipline. (correct)

To learn how to play video games.

Which of the following best defines a critique?

A careful analysis and evaluation of an argument. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of works can critiques be applied to?

Various works including creative, research, and media. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Formalist criticism?

The arrangement of language in the text Signup and view all the answers

How should a critique following the Formalist approach be structured?

Introduction, Summary, Analysis, Conclusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a metaphor?

A direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as' Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Gender Criticism focus on in literary works?

How sexual identity affects creation and perception Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What does Feminist Criticism primarily examine in literature?

Images of women and concepts of femininity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases is an example of alliteration?

I bought a bag of big bell peppers Signup and view all the answers

What literary device gives human traits to non-human entities?

Personification Signup and view all the answers

In the context of critique, what is a 'Chick Lit' genre?

Literature written by women for a young audience Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of assonance in literature?

Go slow over the road Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is a Critique

A critique is a detailed analysis of an argument.
Critiques examine the argument's points, assumptions, overlooked issues, and implications.
Critiques offer a systematic yet personal response and evaluation of the work.

Why Write Critiques

Critiques help develop knowledge of the work's subject.
Critiques help understand the work's purpose and intended audience.
Critiques evaluate the argument's development, structure, and evidence.

Formalist Approach

Focuses on language arrangement, not meaning or historical context.
Analyzes grammar, syntax, and literary devices like meter and figures of speech.
Follows a three-part essay structure: introduction, body, and conclusion.

Feminist Criticism

Examines images of women and concepts of femininity in myth and literature.
Chick lit refers to works written by young female writers about contemporary women's lives and struggles, targeting young women.

Gender Criticism

Analyzes how sexual identity influences creation and reception of literary works.
Examines how rape culture reinforces male privilege by placing responsibility on women for avoiding sexual violence.

Historical and Biographical Criticism

Considers the historical and biographical context of a work.
Examines the time period, society, and author's background.

Reader-Response Criticism

Focuses on the reader's experience and interpretation of a work.
Acknowledges that different readers will interpret the same work differently.

New Criticism

Focus on the text itself, ignoring author's intentions or historical context.
Analyzes the work's internal structure, themes, and symbols.

Structuralism

Emphasizes the underlying structures and patterns within a work.
Applies linguistic theory to literary analysis.

Post-Structuralism

Challenges the idea of fixed meaning and objective truth.
Emphasizes the role of subjectivity and language in shaping meaning.

Figures of Speech

Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as".
Metaphor: Direct comparison without using "like" or "as".
Alliteration: Repetition of sounds at the beginning of words.
Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds within words.
Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds within words.
Hyperbole: An extreme exaggeration for rhetorical effect.
Oxymoron: Using two words together that logically conflict.
Irony: Use of words or events with the opposite meaning of what is expected.
Personification: Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects or animals.
Onomatopoeia: Word resembling the sound it makes.
Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of each line.

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Description

This quiz delves into the fundamentals of critique, focusing on various approaches including formalist, feminist, and gender criticism. It explores the significance of critiques in analyzing literature and their impact on understanding arguments and structures. Test your knowledge on these critical concepts in literature!