Literary Approaches Quiz

Which of the following statements best describe poetry?

• It is a literary work written to stir people's opinion over an issue.

• Poetry is a product of an author's imagination, fuelled by the need to express one's opinions.

• All of the above

• Poems are expressions of emotions through the use of words.

What element in poetry is shown by the lines, stanzas, measurement, and rhyming scheme that the author utilizes?

• theme

• structure

• appeal

• symbolism

What do you call the person speaking in poetry?

• point of view

• speaker

• persona

• narrator

Which element in poetry is essential in deriving meaning?

• imagery

• tone

• theme

• figures of speech

Which element in poetry is shown by the use of words of the author?

• symbolism

• attitude

• language

• structure

What is literary theory?

• A school of thought or style of literary analysis

• A specific genre of literature

• A form of literary criticism

• A type of poetry

What is literary criticism?

• The study, evaluation, and interpretation of literature

• The analysis of literary genres

• The process of writing literary works

• The study of literary history

Which literary approach provides various ways of reading a text?

• Mimetic Theory

• Historical Approach

• Formalist Approach

• Reader Response Criticism

What does the Mythological Approach emphasize?

• The recurrent universal patterns underlying most literary works

• The historical context of a literary work

• The social and cultural influences on literature

• The psychological aspects of literature

What is the importance of using theories and approaches in reading and understanding a literary work?

• To discourage critical analysis

• To limit the interpretation of the text

• To provide a clear basis for viewing a work of literature

• To restrict the reader's understanding