UIL Literary Criticism

I study the language used in the literary work so that it is understandable.

• Feminism

• Formalism

• Marxism

• Structuralism

If Formalism is to Literary Devices,

then ____ is to Ladies' Lives.

• Structuralism

• Feminism

• Marxism

The ___ literary approach investigates on the author's background so that the work can be connected to the writer.

Which among the following is NOT used in Formalism?

• literary devices

• figures of speech

• elements of literature

• grammar

In literary analysis, what does the term "theme" refer to?

• The setting of the story

• The main characters in the story

• The central idea or message of the story

• The sequence of events in the story

In literary analysis, what does it mean to "analyze the development of a theme over the course of a text"?

• To describe the setting in detail

• To explain how a theme is introduced, explored, and resolved

• To list all the themes found in the text

• To compare the theme of the text to another text

Which of the following best describes a "dynamic character"?

• A character that does not change throughout the story

• A character that undergoes significant internal change

• A minor character that plays a pivotal role

• A stereotype or clichéd character

LITERARY CRITICISM:

Identify the approach used...

The song FIREWORK by Katy Perry is rich in the use of the METAPHOR.

• Formalism

• Feminism

• Marxism

• Structuralism

• Historical

Which among the following is a literary criticism for Feminism?

• The song WHO RUN THE WORLD is an affirmation for female leadership.

• The advertisement of Mcdo uses PAPARAPAPA as an expression of love.

• The novel GOOD EARTH was written during the Old Chinese Dynasty.

Identify which approach is used for this literary criticism: THE MOVIE, MIRACLE IN CELL NO. 7, IS BASED FROM A TRUE STORY AS EXPERIENCED BY THE WRITER.

• Reader-Response

• Marxism

• Historical

• Formalism