New Criticism in Literature

What is the primary focus of close reading techniques in literary analysis?

• To focus solely on the author's biography

• To ignore the text's details

• To carefully analyze and interpret the details within a text

• To summarize the main plot points

How does New Criticism contribute to literary analysis?

• New Criticism focuses on the historical context of a text rather than its aesthetic qualities

• New Criticism contributes to literary analysis by providing a systematic approach to understanding and interpreting the aesthetic qualities of a text, allowing for a deeper appreciation of its artistic value.

• New Criticism focuses on the author's intentions in literary analysis

• New Criticism limits the scope of literary analysis to only surface-level interpretations

Why is textual evidence evaluation important in New Criticism?

• New Criticism dismisses the importance of textual evidence evaluation in favor of personal opinions.

• Textual evidence evaluation in New Criticism is only necessary for historical context.

• Textual evidence evaluation is crucial in New Criticism to derive meaning solely from the text itself, without external influences.

• Textual evidence evaluation is irrelevant in New Criticism as it limits interpretation.

What is the key principle of objective criticism in literature?

• Focus on the author's background

• Rely solely on popular opinion

• Evaluate based on intrinsic qualities

• Evaluate based on personal bias

The principle that all parts in a poem work together to create an inseparable whole is called...

• Ambiguity

• Intentional fallacy

• Organic unity

• Tension

This occurs when a word, image, or event generates two or more different meanings.

• Ambiguity

• Tension

• Close reading

• Organic unity

How can textual evidence be used to support critical analysis?

• By ignoring the text and focusing solely on personal opinions

• By using evidence from a different, unrelated text

• By providing specific quotes, examples, or references from the text being analyzed to back up arguments or interpretations.

• By making up quotes that sound convincing

Why is it important to maintain objectivity in literary criticism?

• Personal biases and prejudices enhance the quality of literary criticism

• Objectivity helps critics avoid personal biases and prejudices, leading to more credible and reliable assessments.

• Maintaining objectivity in literary criticism is not important

• Objectivity in literary criticism leads to unreliable and biased assessments

Theme is the same thing as topic.

• True

• False

How does New Criticism differ from other literary theories?

• New Criticism prioritizes reader response over textual analysis.

• New Criticism emphasizes close reading of the text itself without considering external factors.

• New Criticism disregards the author's intentions when analyzing a text.

• New Criticism focuses on historical context rather than the text itself.