Identification Questions (10 items):

Directions: Identify what is asked in the following statements.

1. Analyzing the use of symbolism in a poem to uncover its underlying meaning.
2. Examining how an author's personal experiences of war are reflected in their
novel.
3. An approach to literary analysis that examines the social, cultural, and historical
context in which a work was created and how it influenced the author and the
text.
4. Investigating the portrayal of female characters in a play to analyze gender
stereotypes.
5. An approach to literary analysis that focuses on the representation of women
and the examination of patriarchal structures in literature, aiming for gender
equality.
6. Analyzing a protagonist's subconscious desires in a novel to understand their
actions and decisions.
7. Studying a novel to explore its depiction of class struggles and social inequality.
8. An approach to literary analysis that combines both history and social
perspectives to analyze the interaction between a literary work and its historical
context, emphasizing the interplay of power and ideology.
9. An approach to literary analysis that focuses on the representation of social
classes, economic systems, and power structures in literature, examining how
they perpetuate or challenge societal inequalities.
10. Analyzing a novel to uncover the ways in which it reflects and critiques
capitalism.
11. An approach to literary analysis that explores the legacy of colonialism and its
impact on language, culture, identity, and representation, particularly in works
from formerly colonized regions.
12. Analyzing a poem from the perspective of postcolonial theory to understand
how it challenges Western-centric narratives.
13. Legacy of colonialism, language, culture, identity, and representation in
literature.

Multiple-Choice Questions (20 items):

1. Which critical approach focuses on the internal elements and structure of a literary
work?
a) Biographical
b) Formalism
c) Gender
d) Psychological

2. The feminist approach to literary analysis primarily focuses on:

a) Analyzing the social and historical context of a work.
b) Exploring the psychological motivations of characters.
c) Uncovering instances of sexism and promoting gender equality.
d) Examining the life experiences of the author.

3. The sociological approach to literary analysis examines:

a) The psychological conflicts of characters.
b) The social, cultural, and political aspects of a work.
c) The historical context in which a work was created.
d) The power dynamics within a literary work.

4. Which critical approach explores the life experiences and ideologies of the author?
a) Postcolonial
b) Historical
c) Psychological
d) Biographical

5. The historical approach to literary analysis focuses on:

a) Analyzing the structure and form of a literary work.
b) Exploring the psychological motivations of characters.
 c) Examining the social and cultural context of a work.
d) Critiquing gender roles and power dynamics.

6. Which critical approach examines the representation of women and challenges

patriarchal structures in literature?
a) Marxist
b) Feminism
c) New Historicist
d) Postcolonial

7. The psychological approach to literary analysis explores:

a) The representation of different social groups in a work.
b) The impact of colonialism on language and identity.
c) The psychological motivations and conflicts of characters.
d) The interplay between literature, history, power, and ideology.

8. Which critical approach combines historical and sociological perspectives to analyze

the interaction between a literary work and its historical context?
a) New Historicist
b) Marxist
c) Gender
d) Formalism

9. The Marxist approach to literary analysis primarily focuses on:

a) Uncovering instances of sexism in literature.
b) Analyzing the internal elements and structure of a work.
c) Examining the representation of social classes and power structures.
d) Exploring the psychological motivations of characters.
10. The postcolonial approach to literary analysis primarily explores:
a) The representation of different social groups in a work.
b) The psychological conflicts of characters.
c) The legacy of colonialism and its impact on language and representation.
d) The interplay between literature, history, power, and ideology.

Answer Key:
1. Formalism

2. Biographical
3. Historical

4. Gender

6. Psychological

7. Sociological

8-9 Historical and Sociological

10. Marxist/Historical
11. Historical

12. Postcolonial/Sociological
13. Sociological
14. Sociological