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Literary Criticism Quiz 12 (20 MCQs)

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1. 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.
2. He excelled in almost all genres
3. It tries to convey views of women regarding various principles.
4. Lacan identifies Freud's concept of 'condensation' and 'displacement' with
5. This is an approach that aims to understand the impact of the piece to its original audience.
6. What is the title of Philippine National Anthem?
7. Who said that 'Rasa is produced by the combination of vibhavas, anubhavas and vybhicaribhavas'?
8. Term "Horizons of Expectations" was coined by
9. It emphasizes the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
10. Which one will be a good Tragedy?
11. 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?
12. How does another literary text influence the way we understand, or struggle to understand a given text?
13. Which of the following is NOT true about Marxist approach?
14. This approach views literary works as reflections of the social institutions of the places where the pieces came from.
15. Rising action is defined as
16. What is the purging of emotions by the witnessing of pity and fear called?
17. A character who is noble or inspiring; the main character
18. In Marxist contexts, this group is the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and controls the means of production
19. Which of the below is an example of an onomatopoeia word?
20. Who is regarded as the most brilliant student of Plato?
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