Literary Criticism Quiz

Question 1

Using the archetypal lens means that we look for similarities between symbols, characters, and patterns across texts.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which theory analyzes patterns of thoughts, behaviors, and power in relationships between genders?

Accepted Answer

Feminist

Question 3

There are seven literary theories that are used to evaluate literature.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which theory is based on the reader&#x27;s engagement with a text?

Accepted Answer

Reader Response

Question 5

Which theory analyzes similarities between patterns of literaure across cultures and time periods?

Accepted Answer

Archetypal

Question 6

What is used to interpret, evaluate, and explain the meaning of literature?

Accepted Answer

Literary criticism

Question 7

When we use cultural criticism, we analyze the meaning of personal experiences and connections we have to the text.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

When we analyze using the cultural lens, we look for:

Accepted Answer

Power structures in the text

Question 9

What is a character archetype?

Accepted Answer

A category that characters fit into

Question 10

According to our notes, which do we NOT look for when using the historical lens?

Accepted Answer

Class systems

Question 11

Which theory states that religious beliefs, ethnicities, classes, political beliefs, and tranditions affect a text?

Accepted Answer

Cultural

Question 12

Which theory states that power and money influence all aspects of society?

Accepted Answer

Marxist

Question 13

Based on our notes, which of the following do we NOT analyze when using archetypal criticism?

Accepted Answer

Recurring stereotypes

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