Literary theories act as pair of lenses through which we view the text we are reading.
Literary Theories

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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True
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Formalist approach focuses on the form and structure of a literary work.
True
False
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Marxist approach looks into the humanistic values of the text — equality, tolerance, social justice, and cultural sensitivity—and evaluate its impact on society.
True
False
4.
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Post-Colonial Theory...
questions role of “Literary Canon” in dominating knowledge making, study, and education.
accepts that literature cannot challenge colonialism
examines cultural studies
examines what good/service/technology is being produced and how is this mode of material production creating the society’s standards
5.
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Marx and Engel believed that historical problems are caused by the struggle between the two forces of the society- the bourgeoisie attempting to acquire influence and the proletariat holding on to their riches.
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Historical approach finds meaning in the act of reading itself and focuses on the reader’s individual perception and experience of the text.
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False
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Feminist approach aims to expose how certain literary works promote patriarchy and, consequently, marginalize women.
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False
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