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English Literature Mcqs

Regarding the observance of the three Classical Unities in a play, Dr. Johnson’s view is that ?

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Regarding the observance of the three Classical Unities in a play, Dr. Johnson’s view is that ?

A. Only the Unity of Time should be observed
B. Only the Unity of Place should be observed
C. Only the Unity of Action should be observed
D. All the three Unities should be observed

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

“The end of writing is to instruct, the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.” Whose view is this ?

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“The end of writing is to instruct, the end of poetry is to instruct by pleasing.” Whose view is this ?

A. Wordsworth’s
B. Coleridge’s
C. Dr. Johnson’s
D. Matthew Arnold’s

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

Which of the following best describes the difference between literary criticism and literary theory ?

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Which of the following best describes the difference between literary criticism and literary theory ?

A. Literary criticism is concerned only with the meaning of a literary work, while literary theory is concerned only with the structure of a literary work.
B. Literary criticism draws upon research derived from sources outside literature, while literary theory draws upon sources within a text.
C. Literary theory is concerned with the method used to interpret a work, while literary criticism is the application of literary theory.
D. All of the above answers are correct.

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

In which essay did Arnold say that for good literature to flourish two powers are necessary – creative and the critical ?

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In which essay did Arnold say that for good literature to flourish two powers are necessary – creative and the critical ?

A. The Function of Criticism
B. The Study of Poetry
C. Preface to Eighteen Fifty Three poems
D. Essay on Wordsworth

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

The term Electra Complex has originated from a tragedy entitled Electra. Who is the author of his tragedy ?

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The term Electra Complex has originated from a tragedy entitled Electra. Who is the author of his tragedy ?

A. Aeschylus
B. Sophocles
C. Euripides
D. Seneca

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism