
Understanding Literary Theory and Criticism

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English
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11th - 12th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the video?
To explore the history of literature
To distinguish between literary theory and criticism
To discuss famous literary works
To analyze a specific novel
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which source is used for the definition of literary theory?
Britannica
Oxford Dictionary
Wikipedia
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does literary theory focus on?
The historical context of a text
The biography of authors
The underlying principles and methods for understanding literature
The meaning of a specific text
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which disciplines can contribute to contemporary literary theory?
Physics and Chemistry
Mathematics and Statistics
Biology and Medicine
Sociology and Anthropology
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of post-colonial theories in literary theory?
To explore colonialism and its impact on human subjectivities
To study the evolution of language
To focus on the economic aspects of literature
To analyze the grammatical structure of texts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the traditional focus of literary criticism?
Interpreting the text's form and content
Analyzing the author's life
Studying the reader's response
Examining the text's publication history
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did traditional literary criticism differ from literary theory?
It focused on the author's intentions
It worked within the text to interpret meaning
It ignored the text's historical context
It emphasized the reader's perspective
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