Literary Devices and Formalism Concepts

The video introduces formalism in literary criticism, focusing on form over content. It explains the elements of formalism, such as style, structure, and tone, and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. The video also provides an example analysis of Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken,' highlighting literary devices like metaphor and simile. The channel aims to help learners improve their English skills through literary analysis.

What is the primary focus of formalism in literary criticism?

• The author's biography

• The reader's personal response

• The historical context

• The form and structure of the text

Who is the speaker in the video?

• Brunette from Teaching Learning English

• Robert Frost

• A literary critic

• An English professor

What does formalism regard literature as?

• A reflection of society

• A unique form of human knowledge

• A personal expression

• A historical document

Which elements are of particular interest to formalist critics?

• Reader's interpretation

• Form, style, and structure

• Cultural context

• Author's background

Where did the formalist movement begin?

• England

• France

• Germany

• United States

Which type of literature does formalism work best with?

• Novels

• Essays

• Poetry and short stories

• Biographies

What is a disadvantage of formalism?

• It is not applicable to poetry

• It requires extensive research

• It ignores the text's context

• It is too subjective

Which poem is used as an example in the video?

• Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

• Fire and Ice

• Mending Wall

• The Road Not Taken

What literary device is the 'road' in 'The Road Not Taken' an example of?

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

What is the rhyme pattern of 'The Road Not Taken'?

• ABAAB

• AABB

• ABBA

• ABAB