It examines complications found within a capitalist system, including social structures, wealth disparities and class hierarchies.

it analyzes textual representations from a woman’s perspective such as stereotyping and objectification of womanhood.

It analyzes a work in its eventful context and understanding the its period, author’s background and how it directly affect the author and possibly the characters of the text.

It judges a literary work by their ethical teachings and by their effects on readers. Literature that is ethically sound and encourages virtue is praised.

It attempts to describe what happens in the reader’s mind while interpreting the text. It critics believe that no text provides self-contained meaning and readers have different ideas/meanings about the text.

This approach talks mainly about the elements of form– style, structure, imagery tone etc.

It views literary pieces as a product of one’s work and whose practitioners emphasize the role of social status.

In literature, this refers to the different form of writings used by writers in expressing their emotions or imagination. This is what we call?

A reflection of someone’s self through written works. A bridge for the new generation to understand the past.

t is a portrayal of written dialogue that it enables the artists to execute the writer’s words next to an audience. This refers to?

It is a form of writing that is usually divided into chapters.

It is a pattern created by placing rhyming words in specific places.

Characters, setting, and plot are all present in this genre of poetry.

This type of poetry has musical elements and portrays the feelings and thoughts of a writer.

What is the rhyme scheme?

When they had sworn to his advised doom,

They did conclude to bear dead Lucrece thence;

To show her bleeding body thorough Rome,

And so, to publish Tarquin’s foul offence:

Which being done with speedy diligence,

The Romans plausibly did give consent

To Tarquin’s everlasting banishment.

1.What word means to review or examine something critically?

1.What word means to review or examine something critically?

2. What is the part of the critique where the name of the author is stated as well as the brief description and the general indication of overall significance of a work?

3. What is the part of the critique where critical assessment of the value, worth, meaning, or significance of the work, both positive and negative are stated?

4. What is the part of the critique where literal description and interpretation of the major elements or portions of the work are indicated?

5. In what part of the critique you could find figures of speech and literary devices used and their purpose in the story?

6. It discusses the type of genre and a short

information about the author.

7. It presents what the author is trying

to accomplish

8. This is the part where the writer figures out how

situations affect the moods and feelings towards

the story.

It examines if the plot resolves and brings

closure to the crisis of the characters.

10. It relates both to the story as a whole

and to its beginning.

Plato condemned all literature because --------------------------.

Whose work was The Republic?

Who condemned literature?

Who is the first literary critical theorist in English?

Docero delictendo means ---------------------------------------.

Who wrote Poetics?

Evaluates literature based on its relationship to society.

In the Republic Book X, Socrates compared poets to what?

Adriana Gonzalez is finally turning 15. “I can’t wait to have my quinceañera!” she said as she excitedly told all her friends about the big party she was planning.

Adriana and her mom had already picked out a beautiful, flowing white dress for her quinceañera. It had a full skirt and a train. “I feel like Cinderella in this dress, Mommy,” she had whispered in the store the first time she tried it on.

Adriana’s mother’s eyes had lit up when she saw Adriana in the mirror. “Oh mija, my daughter! You have grown into such a beautiful young woman, right before my very eyes,” she said with tears in her eyes, before turning to the shop keeper. “We’ll take the dress.”

“The best part is, you all get to participate in the party too,” Adriana told her friends. “You ladies get to be on my court. You will wear beautiful dresses, too, and have escorts,” she said. “We’ll all dance a big waltz.”

The girls chattered eagerly about the party the rest of the day. Each already knew who she wanted her escort to be for the quinceañera. When she got home, Adriana found out her parents had invited family members from out of town to come for the occasion. “You can invite people from school too,” her mom said.

When they went to pick up decorations for the party with her padrinos, or god parents, Adriana got to pick out whatever she wanted. “We just want you to be happy and enjoy your special night,” her dad said. Adriana was the happiest she had ever been. Her 15th was going to be the best birthday ever!

Which sentence best supports the inference that Adriana's parents care about their daughter?

The election had been two days ago, and after the results were announced, Marina smiled weakly at her opponent and gave him a reluctant civil handshake. Her classmates could tell that she was upset though. Marina was somewhat cold to those in the room who she was sure voted against her. She was a strong-willed girl and did not show sadness about her defeat, but everybody knew that the results killed Marina.

The passage states that Marina was "killed" over the results. How did Marina feel?

The group hanging out in front of the movies cringed when Larry sauntered around the corner. His personality was so forceful that he could hardly keep from giving everyone a hard time.

Jimmy spoke up to greet him, "Hey, Larry. I liked your speech today in class. You were quite, um, assertive when you jumped in and took Harold's turn."

Henry chimed in, "Yeah, I thought that Harold was acting a bit too modestly to get on with it."

Larry answered back favorably, "Thanks, guys. Do you mind if I join you?"

"No, not at all," said George, the group's unofficial leader. He was self-confident enough to take charge in any situation, figuring he was the best man for the job whether or not anyone else agreed.

Larry got in line behind them, and when he stepped up to the counter to purchase his ticket, the young clerk at the window nervously rang up his ticket. She fumbled with his change.

"Don't mind her," grumbled the deliberately paced veteran from the back of the booth. "She's new, but I bet she'll get the hang of things in no time," he offered with a rather unconvincing wink.

What does the veteran ticket taker suggest of the female clerk by using the word new in the paragraph above?

Bessie Coleman: A Biography

Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot in the United States, was born in Texas, in 1892, to an African American mother and a father of Native American and African American descent. Bessie had a difficult childhood because her parents were poor and she had twelve siblings. When Bessie was still young, her father left the family and went to Oklahoma for work. Her mother then took care of the entire family.

After Bessie graduated from school, she went to Langston University. However, insufficient funds forced her to drop out of university after the first term. While still in her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago to live with her brothers. She developed an interest in flying after hearing inspiring stories about the Wright brothers and World War l pilots. Bessie dreamed of becoming a pilot herself. However, for African American women, becoming a pilot in those days was like going through the eye of a needle. American flying schools would not admit her. But Bessie was not one to relent so easily. She was the Rosa Parks of her time and she persisted till she found a way to fulfill her dream. She had heard that flying schools in France allowed women to pursue courses in flying. She worked hard, saved money, learned French, and gained admission to the Caudron Brother's School of Aviation in France. In a few months, she made history by being the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license.

Bessie returned to the United States and performed many stunts to earn money. She hoped to start a flying school for African Americans. Before she could realize her dream, Bessie died in 1926, when she was only 34, while practicing for a performance. Even after her death, Bessie continues to be an inspiration for women.

Why does the author compare Bessie Coleman with Rosa Parks?

Bessie Coleman: A Biography

Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot in the United States, was born in Texas, in 1892, to an African American mother and a father of Native American and African American descent. Bessie had a difficult childhood because her parents were poor and she had twelve siblings. When Bessie was still young, her father left the family and went to Oklahoma for work. Her mother then took care of the entire family.

After Bessie graduated from school, she went to Langston University. However, insufficient funds forced her to drop out of university after the first term. While still in her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago to live with her brothers. She developed an interest in flying after hearing inspiring stories about the Wright brothers and World War l pilots. Bessie dreamed of becoming a pilot herself. However, for African American women, becoming a pilot in those days was like going through the eye of a needle. American flying schools would not admit her. But Bessie was not one to relent so easily. She was the Rosa Parks of her time and she persisted till she found a way to fulfill her dream. She had heard that flying schools in France allowed women to pursue courses in flying. She worked hard, saved money, learned French, and gained admission to the Caudron Brother's School of Aviation in France. In a few months, she made history by being the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license.

Bessie returned to the United States and performed many stunts to earn money. She hoped to start a flying school for African Americans. Before she could realize her dream, Bessie died in 1926, when she was only 34, while practicing for a performance. Even after her death, Bessie continues to be an inspiration for women.

Which sentence from this story is an example of an analogy?

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was an Olympic legend, born in Alabama on September 12, 1913. When he was born, his parents named him James Cleveland, or "J.C." When he was nine years old, he moved to Cleveland with his family. One day, in school, his teacher mistakenly wrote down his name as "Jesse" instead of "J.C.", and he was known as Jesse Owens since then.

Owens showed great promise as an athlete right from the time he was in school. He won many races and medals, setting new records in the process. For instance, in his senior year, Owens set a new world record in the 220 yard dash, completing the dash in just 20.2 seconds. It almost seemed like he was wearing Hermes's winged sandals! Impressed by his track record, many colleges wanted to recruit him after he completed high school. Owens ultimately chose to attend Ohio State University. To pay his way through college, and to support himself and his wife, Owens took up a number of jobs. Some of these included working as an elevator operator, a page, and a waiter.

Owens's biggest claim to fame was his participation in the 1936 Olympics in Germany. He became the first American to win four gold medals at the Olympics. Owens's outstanding record remained unbeaten until 1984, when it was finally matched by Carl Lewis at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Even after his stint at the Olympics, Owens continued to work a number of jobs to support his family. One such job was working with the underprivileged youth of his community. He traveled far and wide as a motivational speaker, sharing his wisdom and inspiring people.

Jesse Owens's achievements are remembered even today. Like the tale of David and Goliath, Owens's story also serves as an inspiration to many, proving that anyone can dream big and turn his or her dreams into reality.

Why does the author compare Owens's story to the tale of David and Goliath?

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was an Olympic legend, born in Alabama on September 12, 1913. When he was born, his parents named him James Cleveland, or "J.C." When he was nine years old, he moved to Cleveland with his family. One day, in school, his teacher mistakenly wrote down his name as "Jesse" instead of "J.C.", and he was known as Jesse Owens since then.

Owens showed great promise as an athlete right from the time he was in school. He won many races and medals, setting new records in the process. For instance, in his senior year, Owens set a new world record in the 220 yard dash, completing the dash in just 20.2 seconds. It almost seemed like he was wearing Hermes's winged sandals! Impressed by his track record, many colleges wanted to recruit him after he completed high school. Owens ultimately chose to attend Ohio State University. To pay his way through college, and to support himself and his wife, Owens took up a number of jobs. Some of these included working as an elevator operator, a page, and a waiter.

Owens's biggest claim to fame was his participation in the 1936 Olympics in Germany. He became the first American to win four gold medals at the Olympics. Owens's outstanding record remained unbeaten until 1984, when it was finally matched by Carl Lewis at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Even after his stint at the Olympics, Owens continued to work a number of jobs to support his family. One such job was working with the underprivileged youth of his community. He traveled far and wide as a motivational speaker, sharing his wisdom and inspiring people.

Jesse Owens's achievements are remembered even today. Like the tale of David and Goliath, Owens's story also serves as an inspiration to many, proving that anyone can dream big and turn his or her dreams into reality.

Which sentence from this passage is an example of an allusion?

The Birthday Surprise

Isaac turned pale as he looked at the mess he had made in the kitchen. The eggs and bacon were burnt to black shards on the frying pan, cooking oil had spilled out of the broken bottle and was all over the floor, the pancake batter had turned lumpy and dry, and the washcloth had dark stains from the coffee powder that Isaac had spilled and wiped off the counter.

Oh, this is the worst morning Mom could possibly have for her birthday, Isaac thought, as he grabbed a fresh cloth to clean the oil from the floor. It was his mother's birthday, and Isaac had woken up early to prepare breakfast. He wanted to surprise Mom with breakfast in bed and tell her to take the day off. Now, looking at the mess he had created, he realized that not only would Mom not get a day off, she would also have to work extra to help him clean up the mess in the kitchen.

While he was scrubbing the floor, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching the kitchen. Mom was up! Isaac's heart began beating wildly. His mother walked into the kitchen and froze in her tracks when she saw the storm Isaac had raised in the kitchen.

"I'm sorry, Mom! I was trying to make you breakfast to surprise you for your birthday. I never stopped to think about how terrible I could possibly be at cooking," Isaac said, going red in his cheeks.

For a moment, his mother did not react. Then, a small smile appeared on her face and she hugged Isaac.

"It's alright, sweetheart. You meant well, so there is no reason to feel sorry," she said.

What is the best way to describe the theme in this story?

The Birthday Surprise

Isaac turned pale as he looked at the mess he had made in the kitchen. The eggs and bacon were burnt to black shards on the frying pan, cooking oil had spilled out of the broken bottle and was all over the floor, the pancake batter had turned lumpy and dry, and the washcloth had dark stains from the coffee powder that Isaac had spilled and wiped off the counter.

Oh, this is the worst morning Mom could possibly have for her birthday, Isaac thought, as he grabbed a fresh cloth to clean the oil from the floor. It was his mother's birthday, and Isaac had woken up early to prepare breakfast. He wanted to surprise Mom with breakfast in bed and tell her to take the day off. Now, looking at the mess he had created, he realized that not only would Mom not get a day off, she would also have to work extra to help him clean up the mess in the kitchen.

While he was scrubbing the floor, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching the kitchen. Mom was up! Isaac's heart began beating wildly. His mother walked into the kitchen and froze in her tracks when she saw the storm Isaac had raised in the kitchen.

"I'm sorry, Mom! I was trying to make you breakfast to surprise you for your birthday. I never stopped to think about how terrible I could possibly be at cooking," Isaac said, going red in his cheeks.

For a moment, his mother did not react. Then, a small smile appeared on her face and she hugged Isaac.

"It's alright, sweetheart. You meant well, so there is no reason to feel sorry," she said.

Which of the following actions contributes to the theme?

Belinda was delighted when her father drove past his favorite burger joint at lunch. At last he's getting the message about how his diet affects his health, she thought. But just a few minutes later, she was disappointed when he used his cell phone to order fast-food to be delivered soon after they got home.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage above?

It didn't take me long to realize that there was something unusual about my new next-door neighbor. My brother Tad and I were kicking a soccer ball around in the front yard when the moving van pulled up. A few minutes later, a car pulled into the driveway and a woman stepped out. Although the day was hot and sunny enough to send trickles of sweat down my back, the woman was all bundled up. She wore a full-length coat over her slacks, and a floppy straw hat swallowed her head. White netting hung down from the hat's brim, hiding her face. Long black gloves topped off her bizarre outfit.

Was she just wearing a bunch of her clothes because it was easier than packing them? Or did she have something to hide?

She said something to the men in the van, then hurried up to the front door, unlocked it, and disappeared inside. The next morning her car had disappeared into the garage. I never saw it parked outside again. Sometimes after dark, I noticed headlights pulling out of her driveway, even though I hadn't seen her car all day.

I decided something suspicious was going on and dug my binoculars out of a box in the closet so I could figure out what. My binoculars didn't help much. All day long, our new neighbor kept her drapes closed. Why would she do that? No matter how carefully I watched, I never saw her venture outside during the day, but sometimes when I looked out of my window at night, I saw her walking by our house.

One evening after work, Mom took over some cookies and introduced herself. She said our new neighbor seemed nice.

"But why don't we ever see her outside during the day?" I asked.

"She's probably too busy, Emily," my mom answered. "She has her own desktop publishing business."

She can't be busy every day, I thought. Why doesn't she come outside?

The entire summer passed without our mysterious neighbor stepping foot outside until night blanketed the neighborhood. Finally, Tad asked the question we'd both been thinking but had not dared to ask.

"Do you think she could be a vampire?"

At the start of the story, Emily is curious because...

Founding Father of Structuralism

Which is the approach that focuses only on the work itself and disregards any connection such as the author?

Identify what is being described in each statement.

It pertains to the way a text is written which consists of its grammatical, figurative, and linguistic aspects.

This approach emphasizes the creative role of the readers.

Karl Marx is the founder of Marxist Criticism.

The opposite of a hero (or protagonist) would be

A character who tries to assist all the other characters

A character who gets kicked around or goes through obstacles that get in the way of his or her success is

Movie review is an example of a critique.

An effective movie review should include the writer’s opinion and evaluation of the film told in an unbiased and objective approach.

1. Cinderella told us about the social class and how they struggle in order to achieve their goal of life, this statement is an example of what criticism?

2. Which of the following lines does NOT convey feminism?

5.  If I told you this story that takes place in a jungle on a mysterious island sometime in the 1930s/1940s involving an eccentric hunter, I would be describing what aspect of the story?

8. Which of the following movies shows oppression of the poor?

What does it mean by literary criticism?

What is the difference between literary criticism approach and literary theory ?

Which of the following are kinds of approach in literary criticism:

1. New criticism/structuralism

2. Feminism

3. Rationalism

4. Biographical

5. orientalism

6. Aestethic response

7. Psychoanalysis

What shoud you do in interpretation process?

What should you do when you are in the analyzing process?

What should you do in evaluation process?

Which one in the option below is the example of question that possible if you doing literary critic with biographical approach?

According to biographical approach, what makes literary work different with autobiography?

Which of the following statement that true about structuralism approach?

Which of the following is the possible question when you analyze the thex by using structuralism approach?

The point of view that is told from one character’s perspective and uses pronouns    

 such as “he” and “she” is ________________.

It refers to place, time, weather condition, social condition, and even mood or

    atmosphere.

Child, you are like a flower so sweet and pure and fair;

I look at you and sadness comes on me, like a prayer.

I must lay my hands on your forehead and pray to God

to be sure to keep you forever and always so sweet and

fair and pure.

The theme of the poem is ___________________________.

Child, you are like a flower so sweet and pure and fair;

I look at you and sadness comes on me, like a prayer.

I must lay my hands on your forehead and pray to God

to be sure to keep you forever and always so sweet and

fair and pure.

The values implied are______________________.

There are no guarantees in life but it is a sure thing that you will get back what you give. If you give 100% of your attention, energy, and time to a thing, you will get back exactly the same. Spending your time and attention focused on what you cannot do and do not have assures that more of the same will come. When you concentrate only to lack, weakness, fault, and blame, it is sure to become a reality.

Nobody has everything, but everybody has something. Use what you have right now! Use it wisely, freely, and with love. Wherever you are, use your time, energy, and talents to do the best you can right now. Give no thought to what is missing. Spend no time wishing what was better. Make sure you give all that you have: your talents and assets, and make sure you will get all that you need.

What value is emphasized in the selection?

What question might someone doing an archetypal criticism ask?

What question might someone doing an archetypal criticism ask?

What type of criticism focuses mainly on your own reaction to the text?

What type of criticism looks for overarching storylines that are present in multiple different genres and individual pieces?

When might a formalist lens help you determine meaning?

Formalist Criticism studies all of the following elements except for ________________________.

These are the different perspectives we consider when looking at a piece of literature.

A Criticism that views a text as a revelation of its author’s mind and personality. It is based on the work of Sigmund Freud.

The following are Sigmund Freud's theory of mind except ...

A criticism that argues that social contexts must be considered when analyzing a text.

Concerned with understanding the role of power, politics, and money in literary texts

Asserts that most “literature” throughout time has been written by men, for men.

Criticism is concerned with the role, position, and influence of women in a literary text.

A Criticism that argues that we must take an author’s life and background into account when we study a text.

Criticism argues that every literary work is a product of its time and its world.

Shows how literary texts reflect ideas and attitudes of the time in which they were written.

Redaction criticism focuses on (1) how and why the sources are arranged the way they are and on (2) how the editor's theological slant influence the arrangement of the material.

Textual criticism studies the changes in translations and manuscripts.

According to our research, how do many Protestant and Catholic scholars study the New Testament?

They seek to give us answers to these questions, in addition in aiding us in interpreting literature EXCEPT...