With which theorist is the term implied reader associated ?

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What are some common criticisms of literary theory ?

A. The reasoning of theory is often too circular. B. Many theories have been pushed too far into abstraction. C. Many theories are no longer accepted by their parent disciplines. D. All of the above....

Which literary theory would most directly explore questions of the role of spatial setting in a poem ?

A. Trauma theory B. Ecotheory C. Game theory D. Marxist theory...

Which of the following human behaviors is important to a Freudian psychoanalytic study of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet ?

A. Changes in emotional states B. Obsessions C. Slips of the tongue D. All of the above....

What is Christopher Ricks’s attitude toward literary theory ?

A. He considers it to be vital in order to understand literary texts. B. He considers theory to be the only way that literary texts can be interpreted. C. He has no misgivings about the practical usability of literary theory. D. He feels that literary theory is ultimately too limited in scope to serve as … What is Christopher Ricks’s attitude toward literary theory ?Read More...

How are Julia Kristeva’s psychoanalytic theories distinct from traditional Freudian concepts ?

A. Kristeva rejects the idea that neuroses provide insight into the unconscious. B. Kristeva suggests that women are not subject to traditional fetishes. C. Kristeva offers a more central place for women’s issues within psychological development. D. Kristeva fundamentally disagrees with the idea of the mirror stage....