ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Read the selection:. What is the message of the given part from “I am a Filipino”?
A
Introduction of Filipino
B
Responsibilities of a Filipino
C
Who are the Filipinos before
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychological Criticism views a text as a revelation of its author’s mind and personality. It is based on the work of Sigmund Freud. Sociological criticism argues that social contexts (the social environment) must be considered when analyzing a text.

Detailed explanation-2: -Formalist Criticism emphasizes the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning. Examines a text as independent from its time period, social setting, and author’s background.

Detailed explanation-3: -Criticism argues that every literary work is a product of its time and its world. Shows how literary texts reflect ideas and attitudes of the time in which they were written.

Detailed explanation-4: -Biographical and Psychological This approach focuses on the author’s life and experiences. The psychological side examines how the author’s emotional upbringing or psychological history impacts a text.

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