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English Literature Mcqs

What is the meaning of the term Hamartia as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

What is the meaning of the term Hamartia as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

A. Tragic end of the tragedy
B. Working of fate against the hero
C. A weak trait in the character of the hero
D. A strong quality in the character of the hero

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

Formalist critics believe that the value of a work cannot be determined by the author’s intention. What term do they use when speaking of this belief ?

Formalist critics believe that the value of a work cannot be determined by the author’s intention. What term do they use when speaking of this belief ?

A. The pathetic fallacy
B. The intentional fallacy
C. The affective fallacy
D. The objective correlative

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism