Criticism that deals with symbols and patterns that recur in the literature of widely diverse cultures

an approach to literature that seeks to correct or supplement what may be regarded as a predominantly male-dominated critical perspective

An approach to literature that focuses on the ideological content of a work—its explicit and implicit assumptions and values about matters such as culture, race, class, and power.

the use of theories of psychology to interpret literature. These include the unconscious, desires and defenses; the id, ego and superego; and the Oedipus complex.

An approach to literature that suggests that knowledge of the author's life experiences can aid in the understanding of his or her work.

Seeks to find meaning in a text by considering the work within the framework of the ideas and assumptions of its historical era

An approach to literature that focuses on the reader rather than the work itself, by attempting to describe what goes on in the reader's mind during the reading of a text.

A form of modernist writing that includes ambiguity, fantastic or dreamlike elements, and themes of alienation

a form of literature used by Romantics to emphasize the bizarre and unusual, especially evident in horror stories

A period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art and music and literature flourished

a movement in early 20th-century English and American poetry that sought clarity of expression through the use of precise images

Group of writers in 1920s who shared the belief that they were lost in a greedy, materialistic world that lacked moral values and often choose to flee to Europe

subject matter that is traditionally mundane; it is pessimistic and usually rejects optimism. It is usually written in stream of consciousness or does not follow the traditional format.

A genre of fiction in which elements of fantasy, myth, or the supernatural are included in a narrative that is otherwise objective and realistic.

A term referring to radically experimental works produced after WWII that reveals and highlights the alienation of individuals and the meaninglessness of human existence.

A 19th century artistic movement in which writers and painters sought to show life as it is rather than life as it should be

used classical writing as models and showed concern for morality. The writings of this time were influenced by daily life. Many changes occurred in writing because of the advances made in technology and science. William Shakespeare was a famous playwright during this time period.

19th century artistic movement that appealed to emotion rather than reason

A philosophy in which each person has direct communication with God and Nature, and there is no need for organized churches. It incorporated the ideas that mind goes beyond matter, intuition is valuable, that each soul is part of the Great Spirit, and each person is part of a reality where only the invisible is truly real. Promoted individualism, self-reliance, and freedom from social constraints.

Literature written in England roughly from 1837 -1901. It is largely characterized by the struggle of working people and the triumph of right over wrong.

Group of American writers of the 1950s whose work strongly influenced the cultural transformations of the '60s.

A nineteenth-century literary movement that was an extension of realism and that claimed to portray life exactly as it was.

Writings and art based on the philosophy and idea that people give meaning to their lives through their choices and actions

classical tragedy an imitation of a painful action and it usually ends with death. It's about a person of high rank creating pity and fear among it's audience.

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

reversal of fortune brought about by hero's error in judgement

recognition of truth about one's self and his actions; moment of clarity

excessive pride or self-confidence

The work of poets, particularly those of the seventeenth century, that uses elaborate conceits, is highly intellectual, and expresses the complexities of love and life

A period of English literature from around 1700 to 1789. Satire was a feature of the writing of many authors of this period. Two notable authors were Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift

reacted against Realism. They wrote poetry and believed that the objective knowledge of the world was impossible. The external world was not real but only a collection of symbols that reflected the true reality of the individual human mind.

a 20th century term used to describe poetry that uses intimate material from the poet's life

American poets who flourished between 1950 and 1970, distinguished by urbanity, wit, learning, spontaneity, and exuberance. These poets were interested in the culture of France, modern paintings, jazz, Hollywood movies, and city life.

Occurring simultaneously with the civil rights movement, this 20th century American movement used art to promote political change. Centered in Harlem in the 1960s, this movement emphasized speech and performance, call and response, and the African American vernacular.

A group of progressive poets who, in the 1940s and 1950s, were associated with the experimental college in North Carolina. These poets, including promoted a nontraditional poetics described by Olson in 1950 as "projective verse."

1588-1603. Golden age in English History. Increase in the arts. William Shakespeare.

The portion of the Renaissance during the reign of James I (1603-1625). Shakespeare's plays matured to topics of political unrest and transitions of power.

what the author wanted to convey through his/her writing overall

Pairing two attributes in your literary analysis

Method for poetry analysis

Method for character analysis

an anti hero of the highest order - a self tormented outcast who is cynical and contemptuous of societal norms and is suffering from some unnamed or mysterious sin

sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain

A literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and external forces, brings their downfall

Method for tone analysis

Method for literary analysis

Method for rhetorical analysis

Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotional appeal), Logos (logical reasoning)

visual (sight), auditory (hearing), gustatory (taste), olfactory (smell), tactile (touch), and kinesthetic (energy/motion)