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Literary Criticism Quiz 4 (60 MCQs)

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1. How many parts must a tragedy have
2. It means excessive pride.
3. Whose work was The Republic?
4. How did Walter Gibson and Wayne Booth contribute to Reader Response Theory?
5. If I told you this story that takes place in a jungle on a mysterious island sometime in the 1930s/1940s involving an eccentric hunter, I would be describing what aspect of the story?
6. The change from one state of things within the play to its opposite of the kind is called .....
7. It is defined as a traditional collection of writings, against which other writings are evaluated. In other words, it means "a long list of works taken as authentic."
8. What is the name of Nora's brother that was killed on the last part of the story?
9. Who defined poetry as 'the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings'?
10. A statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work and a summary of the key reasons, identified during the critical evaluation, why this evaluation was formed is stated on .....
11. In his essay he attempted to codify neoclassical literary criticism
12. The election had been two days ago, and after the results were announced, Marina smiled weakly at her opponent and gave him a reluctant civil handshake. Her classmates could tell that she was upset though. Marina was somewhat cold to those in the room who she was sure voted against her. She was a strong-willed girl and did not show sadness about her defeat, but everybody knew that the results killed Marina.The passage states that Marina was "killed over the results." How did Marina feel?
13. Who called John Dryden the father of English Criticism?
14. Which of the following critical works is NOT written by F.R. Leavis?
15. Who among the following is a Classical Critic?
16. When might a reader-response lens be beneficial to you as a reader?
17. All of the following traits describe a believable character except .....
18. Who advocates an open and strict censorship of poetry?
19. This school of literary criticism shows how human behavior is relevant to our experience of literature
20. What year did "Minsan may isang gamo gamo" released?
21. The Birthday Surprise Isaac turned pale as he looked at the mess he had made in the kitchen. The eggs and bacon were burnt to black shards on the frying pan, cooking oil had spilled out of the broken bottle and was all over the floor, the pancake batter had turned lumpy and dry, and the washcloth had dark stains from the coffee powder that Isaac had spilled and wiped off the counter. Oh, this is the worst morning Mom could possibly have for her birthday, Isaac thought, as he grabbed a fresh cloth to clean the oil from the floor. It was his mother's birthday, and Isaac had woken up early to prepare breakfast. He wanted to surprise Mom with breakfast in bed and tell her to take the day off. Now, looking at the mess he had created, he realized that not only would Mom not get a day off, she would also have to work extra to help him clean up the mess in the kitchen. While he was scrubbing the floor, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching the kitchen. Mom was up! Isaac's heart began beating wildly. His mother walked into the kitchen and froze in her tracks when she saw the storm Isaac had raised in the kitchen. "I'm sorry, Mom! I was trying to make you breakfast to surprise you for your birthday. I never stopped to think about how terrible I could possibly be at cooking, " Isaac said, going red in his cheeks. For a moment, his mother did not react. Then, a small smile appeared on her face and she hugged Isaac. "It's alright, sweetheart. You meant well, so there is no reason to feel sorry, " she said.What is the best way to describe the theme in this story?
22. If you were to ask yourself, " How is the indigenous culture of the land portrayed in the text?" which critical lens would you be using?
23. Identify the non-Parisian intellect.
24. Who gave the concept of Interpretive Communities?
25. Which among the following is Not a dialogue by Plato?
26. Who is the author of "I am a Filipino" ?
27. When something in the story represents something else
28. This work of John Dryden reflect his brilliance
29. Close reading lost its reputation in the 1980s and 1990s. Neil McCaw argues that it was "tarnished by association", on which school of thought does he put the blame on?
30. Plato proposes the idea of "Philosopher King" What does it mean?
31. ..... ..... examines the "universal" elements of human life as they occur across cultures.
32. The computer hates me!
33. What should not be considered in diction in tragedy?
34. READER + READING SITUATION + TEXT = .....
35. The confetti rained down from the sky creating a feeling of immense joy in all that stood below. What is this an example of?
36. ..... ..... emphasize the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
37. A term criticized by W. K Wimsatt and M.C Beardsley, which refers to when the author's own intentions were seen as a key aspect of the analysis of a text.
38. He excelled in almost all genres
39. It tries to convey views of women regarding various principles.
40. Lacan identifies Freud's concept of 'condensation' and 'displacement' with
41. This is an approach that aims to understand the impact of the piece to its original audience.
42. What is the title of Philippine National Anthem?
43. Who said that 'Rasa is produced by the combination of vibhavas, anubhavas and vybhicaribhavas'?
44. Term "Horizons of Expectations" was coined by
45. It emphasizes the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
46. Which one will be a good Tragedy?
47. Bessie Coleman:A Biography Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot in the United States, was born in Texas, in 1892, to an African American mother and a father of Native American and African American descent. Bessie had a difficult childhood because her parents were poor and she had twelve siblings. When Bessie was still young, her father left the family and went to Oklahoma for work. Her mother then took care of the entire family. After Bessie graduated from school, she went to Langston University. However, insufficient funds forced her to drop out of university after the first term. While still in her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago to live with her brothers. She developed an interest in flying after hearing inspiring stories about the Wright brothers and World War l pilots. Bessie dreamed of becoming a pilot herself. However, for African American women, becoming a pilot in those days was like going through the eye of a needle. American flying schools would not admit her. But Bessie was not one to relent so easily. She was the Rosa Parks of her time and she persisted till she found a way to fulfill her dream. She had heard that flying schools in France allowed women to pursue courses in flying. She worked hard, saved money, learned French, and gained admission to the Caudron Brother's School of Aviation in France. In a few months, she made history by being the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license. Bessie returned to the United States and performed many stunts to earn money. She hoped to start a flying school for African Americans. Before she could realize her dream, Bessie died in 1926, when she was only 34, while practicing for a performance. Even after her death, Bessie continues to be an inspiration for women.Which sentence from this story is an example of an analogy?
48. How does another literary text influence the way we understand, or struggle to understand a given text?
49. Which of the following is NOT true about Marxist approach?
50. This approach views literary works as reflections of the social institutions of the places where the pieces came from.
51. Rising action is defined as
52. What is the purging of emotions by the witnessing of pity and fear called?
53. A character who is noble or inspiring; the main character
54. In Marxist contexts, this group is the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and controls the means of production
55. Which of the below is an example of an onomatopoeia word?
56. Who is regarded as the most brilliant student of Plato?
57. In every family with step-parents, there is always a competition between the new spouse and the children, as shown in Snow White, where the evil-stepmother is jealous of Snow White's beauty.
58. Belinda was delighted when her father drove past his favorite burger joint at lunch. At last he's getting the message about how his diet affects his health, she thought. But just a few minutes later, she was disappointed when he used his cell phone to order fast-food to be delivered soon after they got home.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage above?
59. It refers to the problem in a story.
60. What is Unity of time
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