Practice Key Concepts - 7.1.2 | Unit 7: Literary Criticism and Theory | Grade 11 Studies in Language and Literature
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7.1.2 - Key Concepts

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Question 1

Easy

Define patriarchy in the context of literary criticism.

💡 Hint: Think about how power dynamics operate in society.

Question 2

Easy

What does the term 'agency' mean concerning female characters?

💡 Hint: Consider characters who drive their stories.

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Question 1

What is the focus of feminist literary criticism?

  • A) Male dominance in writing
  • B) The impact of literature on culture
  • C) The representation of women and gender dynamics
  • D) Political themes in male literature

💡 Hint: Consider what feminist theory aims to address.

Question 2

True or False: Feminist literary criticism only applies to texts written by women.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how gender representation might work in any narrative.

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Question 1

Select a literary work and conduct a feminist analysis of a central character. Discuss how her agency is expressed or suppressed in the narrative.

💡 Hint: Focus on what the character wants versus what society allows her to want.

Question 2

Compare the representation of women in two different literary texts. What conclusions can you draw about societal attitudes toward women based on these works?

💡 Hint: Look for patterns in character development and narrative voice.

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