5.2.5 - Reader-Response Criticism
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Practice Questions
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What is Reader-Response Criticism?
💡 Hint: Think about how your own experiences affect your reading.
Can someone obtain the same meaning from a text as another person?
💡 Hint: Consider subjectivity.
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What does Reader-Response Criticism focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about who creates meaning in a text.
True or False: All readers interpret a text the same way.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of subjectivity.
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Analyze how Reader-Response Criticism would interpret the ending of 'The Great Gatsby.' Consider how different backgrounds might lead to divergent understandings.
💡 Hint: Think about how personal experiences with loss or ambition may impact interpretation.
Evaluate the significance of emotional reactions in Reader-Response Criticism when analyzing poetry. How might a poem’s meter affect a reader's feelings?
💡 Hint: Consider how rhythm influences emotional engagement.
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