Category: Introduction to Literary Theory

A. A form of literary criticism that is based on historical context
B. A form of literary criticism that does not incorporate economic concerns
C. A form of literary criticism based on linguistic analysis
D. A term related to gender theory that argues that men are dominant in society by virtue of their economic privilege

A. Both sets of critics look for an objective way to view texts.
B. Both sets of critics study the underlying forms of texts.
C. Both sets of critics focus on evaluating literature in a scientific manner.
D. All of the above.

A. A humanity-centered view of the universe
B. A school of theory devoted to the revival of Classical (ancient Greek and Roman) literature
C. A theory that values restraint, form, and imitation
D. All of the above.

A. The reader is acted upon by the text.
B. The reader acts upon the text.
C. The reader brings individual knowledge to his or her reading of the text.
D. All of the above.

A. Viktor Shklovsky
B. Cleanth Brooks
C. Terry Eagleton
D. Judith Butler

A. To rectify the double experiences of certain racial groups
B. To reconcile cultural identity with individual identity
C. To expand the canon to include works authored by different racial groups
D. All of the above.

A. To connect human beings with a higher ideal
B. To entertain those who enjoy it
C. To criticize society through satire
D. To bring to light social oppressions

A. They accept ideology as an essential, although sometimes problematic, part of society.
B. They subject all ideologies to critique in order to expose biased interests.
C. They reject the idea that ideology has real effects on social progress.
D. They promote ideology because it helps to create a dominant social order

A. refuses maternal bonds.
B. is able to separate the “I” from the “Other.”
C. looks into a mirror for the first time.
D. first engages with speech.

A. Elaine Showalter
B. Julia Kristeva
C. Lucy Irigaray
D. Hélène Cixous