Literary Criticism: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts

Which of the following best represents the main idea of the passage?

• The history of literary criticism from Aristotle to modern times.

• Literary criticism focuses solely on the text and its structure.

• The role of digital media in modern literary criticism.

• The importance of Marxist and psychoanalytic approaches in literature.

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Main idea

Based on the passage, which statement reflects the author's point of view regarding the role of critics in literary criticism?

• Critics limit the understanding of literature to their own perspectives.

• Critics are essential in shaping the discourse around literature and its perception.

• The influence of critics has declined in the modern era of digital media.

• Critics should focus more on the societal impact rather than the text itself.

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Point of view

How does the passage suggest that modern literary criticism has evolved from classical theories?

• By emphasizing the irrelevance of classical theories in modern criticism.

• By stating that modern criticism focuses only on digital literature.

• Through the mention of new perspectives like postcolonial and feminist critiques.

• By arguing that classical theories are superior to modern approaches.

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Interaction of ideas

In the context of this passage, what does the term 'marginalized' most likely mean?

• Enhanced or highlighted.

• Critically analyzed.

• Reduced or lessened in importance.

• Excluded or ignored.

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Vocabulary