Literary Theory and Criticism
Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of Literary Theory and Criticism. It covers various aspects of literary analysis, including schools of criticism, literary devices, and critical approaches. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: literature literary theory criticism literary analysis |
Which school of criticism emphasizes the importance of understanding the author's intention and context when interpreting a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that uses figurative language to compare two unlike things?
Which critical approach focuses on the social, cultural, and historical context of a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that uses exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect?
Which school of criticism emphasizes the importance of the reader's response and interpretation of a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that gives human qualities to an animal, object, or idea?
Which critical approach focuses on the power dynamics and gender roles in a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that uses contrasting words or ideas for emphasis or effect?
Which school of criticism emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying structures and patterns in a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that uses repetition of words or phrases for emphasis or effect?
Which critical approach focuses on the relationship between literature and its historical and cultural context?
What is the term for a literary device that uses a question to emphasize a point or provoke thought?
Which school of criticism emphasizes the importance of understanding the author's biography and psychology in interpreting a literary work?
What is the term for a literary device that uses understatement for emphasis or humorous effect?
Which critical approach focuses on the relationship between literature and other forms of cultural expression, such as film, art, and music?