Literary Criticism Quiz

1. What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story and it focuses only on the text itself?

• A. Moralist Approach

• B. Formalist Approach

• C. Marxist Approach

Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works?

• A. Literary approach

• B. Literary device

• C. Literary criticism

What is the most exciting part of a story?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Resolution

What element in a literary work is described as the series of related events?

• Theme

• Plot

• Rising Action

Which of the following is the central or main character in a story?

• Antagonist

• Confidant

• Protagonist

Which of the following refers to the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works?

• Literary approach

• Literary device

• Literary criticism

What do you call the opposition of forces which is essential to the plot?

• Climax

• Conflict

• Exposition

Which among the elements of a short story refers to the perspective of the character or narrator telling the story?

• Symbolism

• Theme

• Point of view

Which of these features of a text would a formalist critic be most interested in?

• Structure

• Author

• Reader

What literary criticism approach analyzes the structure or form of each individual part of a story and it focuses only on the text itself?

• Moralist Approach

• Formalist Approach

• Marxist Approach