The Role of the Author
Description: This quiz delves into the multifaceted role of authors in literature, exploring their influence on meaning, interpretation, and the overall significance of literary works. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: philosophy of literature authorial intent interpretation literary criticism |
According to the intentionalist approach, the meaning of a literary work is determined by:
The New Critics, a prominent 20th-century school of literary criticism, argued that:
Which literary theory emphasizes the role of the reader in creating meaning from a literary work?
The concept of the 'death of the author' is associated with which literary theorist?
Which literary movement emphasized the author's role as a visionary and prophetic figure, akin to a seer or oracle?
The concept of 'implied author' refers to:
Which literary theory emphasizes the author's role in shaping the social and political realities of their time?
The concept of 'authorial intention' is central to which literary theory?
Which literary movement emphasized the author's role as a detached observer, documenting the external world with objectivity and realism?
The concept of 'author function' is associated with which literary theorist?
Which literary theory emphasizes the author's role in challenging and subverting traditional forms and conventions of literature?
The concept of 'authorial voice' refers to:
Which literary movement emphasized the author's role in exploring the inner workings of the human mind and consciousness?
The concept of 'authorial presence' refers to:
Which literary theory emphasizes the author's role in deconstructing and questioning the assumptions and values embedded in literary texts?