Critical Lenses Review

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What is the definition of literary criticism?

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The act of interpretation, analysis, and judgement of literature.

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Which critical lens examines gender roles and power dynamics in literature?

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Feminist

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True or False: Literary lenses can overlap when analyzing a text.

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False

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What is the main focus of the Marxist/Social Class lens?

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Examining the social class struggles and power dynamics in literature.

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What does the Archetypal lens focus on?

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Universal symbols and themes that recur across literature.

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What is the significance of supporting your interpretation in literary criticism?

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The validity of an interpretation is determined by how well it is supported.

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What does the Cultural Critical lens analyze?

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The influence of culture and societal norms on literature.

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What is the Reader Response lens?

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A perspective that emphasizes the reader's experience and interpretation of a text.

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What is the primary concern of the Gender Critical lens?

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Exploring how gender influences characters, themes, and narratives in literature.

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What is an example of an Archetypal theme?

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The hero's journey.