10 Questions
What does formalist criticism focus on to create meaning in literature?
Literary elements
Which type of criticism emphasizes the author's life and background?
Biographical criticism
What does mythological criticism examine in literary works?
Universal elements
Which type of criticism considers literary works as products of their time?
New historicist criticism
What does psychological/psychoanalytic criticism reflect about the author?
The author's mind and personality
What does deconstructionist criticism argue about texts?
They have multiple, valid meanings
Which type of criticism argues that meaning depends on the reader's response?
Reader-response criticism
Which type of criticism considers social contexts in analyzing a text?
New historicist criticism
What do gender criticism and queer theory analyze in literature?
Socially-constructed gender roles and queer sexualities
Which type of criticism focuses on literary texts produced in places under European colonial rule?
Postcolonial criticism
Study Notes
- Formalist criticism focuses on literary elements to create meaning.
- Biographical criticism emphasizes the author's life and background.
- Mythological criticism examines universal elements in literary works.
- New historicist criticism considers literary works as products of their time.
- Psychological/psychoanalytic criticism reflects the author's mind and personality.
- Deconstructionist criticism argues that texts have multiple, valid meanings.
- Reader-response criticism argues that meaning depends on the reader's response.
- Sociological criticism considers social contexts in analyzing a text.
- Gender criticism and queer theory analyze literature through socially-constructed gender roles and queer sexualities.
- Postcolonial criticism focuses on literary texts produced in places under European colonial rule.
Dive into the diverse world of literary criticism with this quiz! Test your knowledge of various critical theories, from formalism to postcolonialism. Discover how different lenses can shape our understanding of literature and explore key concepts such as authorial intent, social context, and reader response. With ten questions covering a range of approaches, this quiz is perfect for literature lovers and critical thinkers alike.
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