Detractors argue that such an approach can be too “judgmental.” Some believe literature should be judged primarily (if not solely) on its artistic merits. What approach possess this disadvantage ?

Related Mcqs:

1. They believe that this approach tends to reduce art to the level of biography and make it relative (to the times) rather than universal. What approach possess this disadvantage ?

   A. Moral/Philosophical
   B. Formalism/New Criticism
   C. Historical/Biographical
   D. Psychological

2. 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

3. What approach is described by the paragraph? This approach takes as a fundamental tenet that “literature” exists not as an artifact upon a printed page but as a transaction between the physical text and the mind of a reader ?

   A. Historical/Biographical Approach
   B. Reader Response Approach
   C. Formalism
   D. Mimetic Approach

4. What approach is described by the paragraph? Those who apply this approach believe it is necessary to know about the author and the political, economical, and sociological context of his times in order to truly understand his works ?

   A. Historical/Biographical Approach
   B. Moral/ Philosophical Approach
   C. Formalism
   D. Psychological Approach

5. What approach is described by the paragraph? Users of this approach believe that all information essential to the interpretation of a work must be found within the work itself; there is no need to bring in outside information about the history, politics, or society of the time, or about the author’s life ?

   A. Historical/Biographical Approach
   B. Moral/ Philosophical Approach
   C. Formalism
   D. Psychological Approach

6. Which of the following charges were commonly leveled at the novel by its detractors at the dawn of the Romantic era ?

   A. Too many of its readers were women.
   B. It required less skill than other genres.
   C. It lacked the classical pedigree of poetry and drama.
   D. all of the above

7. Which of the following charges were commonly levelled at the novel by its detractors at the dawn of the Romantic era ?

   A. Too many of its readers were women.
   B. It required less skill than other genres.
   C. It lacked the classical pedigree of poetry and drama.
   D. all of the above

8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of “Naturalism” as an artistic and literary movement ?

   A. Naturalism is a search for scientific certainty.
   B. Naturalism depicts humans as reasonable and objective.
   C. Naturalism depicts the more “animalistic” tendencies of humans.
   D. Naturalism considers the author or artist to be like a scientist.

9. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of “Realism” as an artistic and literary movement ?

   A. Realism strives to depict humans within a certain social context.
   B. Realism depicts the tension between harsh reality and ideals.
   C. Realism gives up the search for truth and instead embraces moral relativism.
   D. Realism explores ethical quandaries within a social context.

10. Georges Braque’s “Woman with a Guitar” is an example of which of the following artistic movements ?

    A. Cubism
    B. Vorticism
    C. Futurism
    D. A and B only