Academic UIL Literary Criticism

Which among the following is NOT used in Formalism?

• literary devices

• figures of speech

• elements of literature

• grammar

Formalist Criticism studies all of the following elements except for ________________________.

• reader's emotions

• point of view

• character development

• character's motivations

Formalism is sometimes analyzed and written as ________________________.

• a focus on inter-textual connections

• a study of patterns

• a gender study

• a close reading

It refers to the genre of writing whereby an author critiques a literary text. Literary texts include poetry and works of fiction like short story, fables, fairytales, plays, myths, and novels.

• literature

• master piece

• critiquing

• literary criticism

Why is it important to criticize a literary piece?

• helps to have a better sense of the work and form judgement about literature

• allows study different points of view

• enables judge if A certain literary work is worth reading

• all of the above

It studies a text as only a text, its features like rhymes, cadences, and literary devices in an isolated way, not attempting to apply their own opinion.

Example: In the analysis of haiku, the focus is five -seven-five syllables three lined structure of the poem and other literary devices that was used

• HISTORICAL

• FEMINIST

• FORMALIST

• MORALIST

It judges a literary work by their ethical teachings and by their effects on readers. Literature that is ethically sound and encourages virtue is praised.

• HISTORICAL

• FEMINIST

• FORMALIST

• MORALIST

These are the different perspectives we consider when looking at a piece of literature.

• Literary Theories

• Literary Criticisms

• Critical approach

An example of alliteration is...

• The tree danced.

• Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.

• She looked as innocent as an angel.

• Boom! Bang! Pow!

The confetti rained down from the sky creating a feeling of immense joy in all that stood below. What is this an example of?

• Personification

• Simile

• Imagery

• Hyperbole