Critical Lenses Review

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What is Reader Response criticism?

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A critical lens that focuses on the reader's interpretation and emotional response to a text.

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Define literary criticism.

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The act of interpretation, analysis, and critique of literature.

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What is an archetype?

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A recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology.

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Which critical lens analyzes economic and social hierarchies in literature?

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Marxist criticism.

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What does Marxist criticism examine in a text?

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The portrayals of social class and power structures.

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What is New Criticism/Formalism?

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A critical lens that focuses on the text itself, analyzing its structure, style, and meaning without considering external factors.

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What does Feminist criticism focus on?

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The representation of women and gender dynamics in literature.

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What is Biographical criticism?

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A critical lens that examines a text in the context of the author's life and experiences.

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Define the term 'motif'.

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What is the purpose of Historical criticism?

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To analyze a text based on the historical context in which it was written.