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| Which subject | Literature |
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| What topic | Literary theory and criticism |
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| Number of questions | 15 |
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Answer the following questions by selecting the correct option. Each question has only one correct answer.
What is the definition of "New Criticism"? A. A group of Marxist critics who rejected formalism B. A literary theory that emphasizes the interpretation of texts by focusing on textual analysis and close reading C. A method of psychoanalyzing texts based on the author's mental state D. A theory that suggests that a work of art can only be understood in its social and historical context
Who is the founder of "Psychoanalytic Criticism"? A. Sigmund Freud B. Michel Foucault C. Karl Marx D. Jacques Derrida
What is "Structuralism"? A. A theory that emphasizes the historical and social context of a text B. A school of thought that believes that each text is unique and cannot be compared to other texts C. A theory that focuses on the underlying structures in language and literature D. A method of analyzing texts based on the author's biography
What is "Postcolonial Criticism"? A. A theory that emphasizes the role of gender in literature B. A school of thought that believes that literature should be evaluated based on its cultural value C. A method of analyzing texts that focuses on the relationship between colonizer and colonized D. A theory that suggests that literature is a reflection of economic power
Who is the author of "The Death of the Author"? A. Roland Barthes B. Jacques Lacan C. Friedrich Nietzsche D. Michel Foucault
What is "Deconstruction"? A. A method of analyzing texts that emphasizes the cultural context B. An approach that seeks to uncover the underlying ideologies and power structures of a text C. A theory that suggests that language cannot accurately represent reality D. A method of analyzing texts that focuses on the contradictions and ambiguities within them
Who is the author of "Simulacra and Simulation"? A. Jacques Derrida B. Michel Foucault C. Jean Baudrillard D. Roland Barthes
What is "Feminist Criticism"? A. A theory that emphasizes the importance of character psychology B. An approach that focuses on the relationship between author and reader C. A method of literary analysis that advocates for the rights and representation of women D. A theory that suggests that literature is a product of the social and economic structures in which it was created
Who is the author of "The Anxiety of Influence"? A. Jacques Derrida B. Harold Bloom C. Edward Said D. Michel Foucault
What is "Queer Theory"? A. An approach that focuses on the intersection between race and gender in literature B. A theory that suggests that sexuality and gender are fluid and can change over time C. A method of analyzing texts that emphasizes the author's intended message D. A theory that suggests that literature can only be truly understood by those who share the author's identity.
Who is the author of "Of Grammatology"? A. Jacques Derrida B. Michel Foucault C. Friedrich Nietzsche D. Roland Barthes
Who is the author of "Black Skin, White Masks"? A. Frantz Fanon B. Aimé Césaire C. James Baldwin D. Edward Said
What is "Cultural Studies"? A. A method of analyzing texts that focuses on the author's biography B. A school of thought that believes that literature should be evaluated based on its cultural value C. A theory that emphasizes the importance of character psychology D. A method of literary analysis that advocates for the rights and representation of marginalized groups
Which literary theory advocates for the inclusion of non-Western authors and texts in literary studies? A. Feminist Criticism B. Postcolonial Criticism C. Queer Theory D. New Historicism
What is "Reader-Response Criticism"? A. A theory that emphasizes the importance of author intention B. An approach that focuses on the reader's interpretation of a text C. A method of analyzing texts that focuses on the historical context D. A theory that suggests that literature is a reflection of social and economic power structures.
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