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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

This critical approach assumes that language does not refer to any external reality. It can assert several, contradictory interpretations of one text ?

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This critical approach assumes that language does not refer to any external reality. It can assert several, contradictory interpretations of one text ?

A. Deconstructionism
B. Formalist Criticism
C. Structuralism
D. Mimetic Criticism

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism

This approach provides a universalistic approach to literature and identifies a reason why certain literature may survive the test of time. It works well with works that are highly symbolic.What approach has this advantage ?

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This approach provides a universalistic approach to literature and identifies a reason why certain literature may survive the test of time. It works well with works that are highly symbolic.What approach has this advantage ?

A. Mimetic
B. Psychological
C. Historical/Biographical
D. Mythological/Archetypal

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English Literature Mcqs, Literary Theory and Criticism