Literary Criticism

You can use more than 1 literary approach in doing a Literary Criticism for the same literary work.

• True

• False

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 definition best applies to the idea of "literary criticism"?

• The act of interpretation, analysis, and judgement of literature.

• A review of the quality of a piece of literature

• A piece of literature that criticizes society

• A specific perspective through which a reader can “view” a text, tied to a focus on thematic or literary element

What is the best definition of the term literary criticism?

• The art or practice of judging and commenting on the qualities and character of literary works

• The feelings or mood of a piece

• Looking for symbols or patterns in literature

• A unifying theme within a work of literature

Explain the concept of practical criticism in literature.

• Practical criticism in literature is the analysis of a text based on its intrinsic qualities rather than external factors.

• Practical criticism in literature involves summarizing the plot rather than analyzing the writing style.

• Practical criticism in literature focuses solely on the historical context of a text.

• Practical criticism in literature is the study of the author's personal life rather than the text itself.

How does practical criticism help in uncovering hidden meanings in a text?

• By closely examining the details and nuances of the text, practical criticism helps readers interpret symbols, metaphors, and other literary devices that contribute to the text's deeper significance.

• By relying solely on the author's biography rather than the text itself

• By skimming through the text without paying attention to details

• By ignoring the text and focusing on personal opinions

Distinguish between literary criticism, practical criticism, and critical thinking.

• Literary criticism analyzes literature from specific perspectives, practical criticism focuses on close reading of texts, and critical thinking evaluates information logically.

• Critical thinking evaluates information based on personal opinions

• Practical criticism focuses on memorizing texts rather than close reading

• Literary criticism involves analyzing movies instead of literature

Feminist Criticism includes all these except for _________________.

• how to make feminist readings visible to readers

• how to make feminist readings visible to readers

• how women read about themselves

• how women do not like male writers