Literary Theories

A literary _____ is the specific method, approach, or viewpoint a critic or reader adopts with which he or she analyzes, interprets, and evaluates literary works.

Literary _________ is the discipline of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating works of literature.

Abrams theory which treats a literary work primarily in relation to its author.

• Expressive Theory

• Objective Theory

• Mimetic Theory

• Pragmatic Theory

In reading text using the biographical approach, one must always assume that all literary works are "confessional" or "true to life."

• True

• False

______ __________ is a literary concept that states that all elements of human culture can be understood only in relation to one another and how they function within a larger system or the overall environment.

In this excerpt of "The God Stealer," how would you characterize the thoughts of Sam Christie about the Ifugao rice terraces as a symbol of Filipino culture?

If the main symbolism in "The God Stealer" is the bul-ol, draw an object which you think can represent the Gen Z Filipino or the Filipina.

In Marxism, this is the stage in history characterized by the aristocratic elite who derived wealth and power through land ownership, rule over farmers and agricultural workers.

• capitalism

• laissez-faire economy

• ancient world

• feudalism

This excerpt shows the theme of "The God Stealer." Which is the best interpretation of this excerpt?

• Sam has become an American

• We feel inferior compared to other race

• Sam has lost his soul (being a Filipino) by abandoning his culture

• The children do not like Sam

In "Prometheus Unbound" by Pete Lacaba, the Marxist conflict is centered on the relationship of the individual to the state represented by the ruling power of the time. Other than this, please provide a specific example of class conflict between the "bourgeoisie" and the "proletariat" that you have personally observed.