Practice - New Criticism/Formalism
Practice Questions
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What does New Criticism focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about what external factors are ignored in this approach.
Name one technique used in close reading.
💡 Hint: Consider how specific words can convey different meanings.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main focus of New Criticism?
💡 Hint: Think about what is being explicitly analyzed.
True or False: New Criticism considers personal reader responses important.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the focus of this critical theory.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the use of symbolism in a passage of your choice using New Criticism principles. Discuss how it impacts the overall meaning.
💡 Hint: Focus specifically on how the symbols affect the reader's understanding.
Discuss why ignoring authorial intent can lead to multiple interpretations in a text when analyzed through New Criticism.
💡 Hint: Think about the freedom this gives the reader’s interpretation.
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