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Modernist Literature and the Rise of Literary Criticism

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Which literary movement emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by a rejection of traditional forms and values?

  1. Romanticism

  2. Modernism

  3. Realism

  4. Naturalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Modernism was a literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by a rejection of traditional forms and values, and an emphasis on experimentation and innovation.

Who is considered one of the pioneers of modernist literature?

  1. T.S. Eliot

  2. James Joyce

  3. Virginia Woolf

  4. Ezra Pound


Correct Option:
Explanation:

T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Ezra Pound are all considered pioneers of modernist literature.

Which modernist novel is known for its stream-of-consciousness narrative technique?

  1. Ulysses

  2. The Great Gatsby

  3. To the Lighthouse

  4. Mrs. Dalloway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulysses by James Joyce is known for its stream-of-consciousness narrative technique, which attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and impressions of a character's mind.

Which modernist poem is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century?

  1. The Waste Land

  2. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

  3. Gerontion

  4. Ash-Wednesday


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century, known for its fragmented structure, multiple allusions, and exploration of themes of alienation and despair.

What is the term for the critical approach that focuses on the formal elements of a literary work, such as structure, language, and imagery?

  1. New Criticism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Deconstruction

  4. Reader-Response Criticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Criticism is a critical approach that focuses on the formal elements of a literary work, such as structure, language, and imagery, rather than on its historical or biographical context.

Who is considered one of the founders of the New Criticism movement?

  1. T.S. Eliot

  2. I.A. Richards

  3. William Empson

  4. Cleanth Brooks


Correct Option:
Explanation:

T.S. Eliot, I.A. Richards, William Empson, and Cleanth Brooks are all considered founders of the New Criticism movement.

Which critical approach emphasizes the importance of the reader's response in interpreting a literary work?

  1. New Criticism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Deconstruction

  4. Reader-Response Criticism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reader-Response Criticism emphasizes the importance of the reader's response in interpreting a literary work, arguing that the meaning of a text is created through the interaction between the text and the reader.

Who is considered one of the pioneers of Reader-Response Criticism?

  1. Stanley Fish

  2. Wolfgang Iser

  3. Hans-Robert Jauss

  4. Norman Holland


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Stanley Fish, Wolfgang Iser, Hans-Robert Jauss, and Norman Holland are all considered pioneers of Reader-Response Criticism.

Which critical approach focuses on the underlying structures and patterns in a literary work?

  1. New Criticism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Deconstruction

  4. Reader-Response Criticism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Structuralism focuses on the underlying structures and patterns in a literary work, arguing that these structures determine the meaning of the text.

Who is considered one of the founders of the Structuralism movement?

  1. Ferdinand de Saussure

  2. Claude Lévi-Strauss

  3. Roland Barthes

  4. Jacques Derrida


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ferdinand de Saussure is considered one of the founders of the Structuralism movement, with his work on language and semiology.

Which critical approach focuses on the deconstruction of a text's meaning, revealing its underlying contradictions and instabilities?

  1. New Criticism

  2. Structuralism

  3. Deconstruction

  4. Reader-Response Criticism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Deconstruction focuses on the deconstruction of a text's meaning, revealing its underlying contradictions and instabilities, arguing that there is no single, fixed meaning to a text.

Who is considered one of the pioneers of Deconstruction?

  1. Jacques Derrida

  2. Paul de Man

  3. J. Hillis Miller

  4. Geoffrey Hartman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jacques Derrida is considered one of the pioneers of Deconstruction, with his work on différance and the deconstruction of binary oppositions.

Which modernist novel is known for its use of multiple perspectives and fragmented narrative structure?

  1. Ulysses

  2. The Great Gatsby

  3. To the Lighthouse

  4. Mrs. Dalloway


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for its use of multiple perspectives and fragmented narrative structure, which contribute to its exploration of themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream.

Which modernist novel is known for its experimental use of language and stream-of-consciousness narrative technique?

  1. Ulysses

  2. The Great Gatsby

  3. To the Lighthouse

  4. Mrs. Dalloway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulysses by James Joyce is known for its experimental use of language and stream-of-consciousness narrative technique, which contribute to its exploration of themes of identity, memory, and the modern urban experience.

Which modernist novel is known for its exploration of the inner lives of its characters and its use of poetic language?

  1. Ulysses

  2. The Great Gatsby

  3. To the Lighthouse

  4. Mrs. Dalloway


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf is known for its exploration of the inner lives of its characters and its use of poetic language, which contribute to its exploration of themes of time, loss, and the nature of human relationships.

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