Definition of biography is

a written story about a person's life

Definition of Formalism...?

A literary theory that analyzes a text based on the internal elements.

How would you use the archetypal literary lens?

To identify recurring character types

What is the main focus of reader response theory?

Analyzing how readers interpret texts

Definition of Archetype

type of character detail image or situation that appears in literature

The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual, Moral principles that govern a person's behavior

How would you use the archetypal literary lens?

Interpreting a text by focusing on recurring themes, symbols, images, etc.

How do the author’s word choices and writing style affect the story?

They shape the meaning, emotion, and mood

Definition of the Historical critical lens.

explores the historical background

What is the definition of Reader-Response Criticism?

focus on an individuals reaction and interpretation of a text

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Literary Analysis Lenses

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Explore different lenses used in literary analysis, from historical and formalism to ethical and reader response

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What does Formalism focus on?
Historical context
Author's life
Text itself
Reader's role
2
Definition of biography is
a written story about a person's life
point of view
language to convince others
based on natural and immediate reactions
3
Definition of Formalism...?
A literary theory that analyzes a text based on the external elements.
A literary theory that analyzes text as an entity dependent to the author.
A literary theory that analyzes text based on the historical context.
A literary theory that analyzes a text based on the internal elements.
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What does ethical lens evaluate in characters?
Moral choices
Background stories
Physical appearance
Dialogue style
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How would you use the archetypal literary lens?
To explore time periods
To connect with the author's life
To analyze writing style
To identify recurring character types
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What is the main focus of reader response theory?
Exploring author's background
Examining literary devices
Analyzing how readers interpret texts
Studying historical context
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What is the importance of ethical values in analyzing literature?
They limit interpretation
They complicate analysis
They are irrelevant
They provide a moral compass
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What lens focuses on the authors life, experiences and beliefs?
Biographical
Archetypal
Ethical
Moral
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What does the historical lens analyze?
Time period
Book's length
Reader's opinion
Author's mood
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Definition of Archetype
figurative language
type of character detail image or situation that appears in literature
literary terms
sudden flash
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Definition of Ethics
The stealing of hardware
The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual
The stealing of software
Moral principles that govern a person's behavior
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Which aspect is least considered in ethical lens?
Moral conflicts
Character ethics
Author's biography
Cultural influences
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Which element is crucial in reader response?
Author's biography
Publication date
Reader's emotions
Text's genre
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How would you use the archetypal literary lens?
Interpret a text by looking the author’s culture and historical background.
Interpreting a text by focusing solely on character archetypes.
Interpreting a text by studying texts in the same genre.
Interpreting a text by focusing on recurring themes, symbols, images, etc.
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The Formalism Lens focuses on the author's life experiences.
True
False
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What can the historical lens uncover?
Reader's age
Biases and limitations
Author's height
Book's color
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How do the author’s word choices and writing style affect the story?
They shape the meaning, emotion, and mood
They determine the time period
They establish ethical values
They influence the reader's response
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What does ethical lens analyze?
Character motivations
Narrative style
Setting description
Plot development
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True or false: Ethical lens is only for fiction.
True
False
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Definition of the Historical critical lens.
explores the psychological aspects
explores race, ethnicity, culture
explores the life of author
explores the historical background
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What does historical analysis often involve?
Counting pages
Drawing maps
Writing poems
Researching conditions
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What is a common ethical question in literature?
Is the character justified?
What is the setting?
What is the theme?
Who is the antagonist?
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What is the definition of Reader-Response Criticism?
Meaning is found only in the text's form, structure, and content
analyzing material by looking at the underlying structure
focus on an individuals reaction and interpretation of a text
the study of a narratives structure
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What does ethical lens encourage in readers?
Critical thinking
Emotional responses
Memorization of facts
Passive reading
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How does ethical lens impact interpretation?
Ignores character flaws
Analyzes writing style
Focuses on moral values
Emphasizes plot twists
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What does reader response focus on?
Historical context
Text structure
Reader's interpretation
Author's intent

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