Analyzing Texts: A New Criticism Quiz

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    Who wrote the book "The New Criticism," after which the movement derived its name?

    • T.S. Eliot
    • I. A. Richards
    • Cleanth Brooks
    • John Crowe Ransom
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Welcome to the "Analyzing Texts: A New Criticism Quiz," where we embark on a literary journey delving into the profound realm of New Criticism. This movement, dominating mid-20th-century American literary criticism, revolutionized how we approach and interpret literature. In this quiz, you'll explore the core tenets of New Criticism, the influential figures who shaped it, and the key concepts that define this approach. Each question unravels layers of literary analysis that challenge conventional perspectives.

Prepare to navigate through the literary landscape, unraveling the significance of self-contained aesthetic objects. Whether you're a seasoned literature enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore critical theory, this quiz offers a stimulating experience in understanding how New Criticism transformed the way we engage with texts. Let the questions transport you to the mid-20th century, where critics sought to unveil the complexities within literary works, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of writing. Embrace the challenge and see if you can master the principles of New Criticism!

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    What is New Criticism?

    • A historical approach to literature

    • A comparative study of foreign languages

    • An empirical scientific approach

    • A formalist movement in literary theory

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    Which essay by William K. Wimsatt and Monroe Beardsley argued against an author's intention?

    • "The Intentional Fallacy"

    • "Close Reading and Criticism"

    • "The Authorial Dilemma"

    • "Analyzing Literary Intent"

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    Which Cambridge scholar's works, including "Practical Criticism," were important to New Criticism?

    • T.S. Eliot

    • William Empson

    • I. A. Richards

    • John Crowe Ransom

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    Which critical essays of T.S. Eliot greatly influenced the formation of New Criticism?

    • "The Wasteland" and "Prufrock"

    • "Tradition and the Individual Talent" and "Hamlet and His Problems"

    • "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and "The Waste Land"

    • "The Canonization" and "The Well Wrought Urn"

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    Who among the following gave the idea of intentional and affective fallacy?

    • T.S. Eliot

    • W. K. Wimsatt

    • Cleanth Brooks

    • John Crowe Ransom

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    What is the title of Cleanth Brooks' seminal text in the New Critical school of literary criticism?

    • "The Canonization"

    • "The Waste Land"

    • "The Well Wrought Urn"

    • "Understanding Poetry"

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    What does "Seven Types of Ambiguity" by William Empson organize around?

    • Types of ambiguity in novels

    • Types of ambiguity in literary genres

    • Types of ambiguity in poetry

    • Types of narrative techniques

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    According to Brooks, what is considered "heresy" when trying to get at the meaning of a poem?

    • Paraphrasing a poem

    • Ignoring historical context

    • Analyzing meter and rhyme scheme

    • Disregarding the author's biography

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    Which of the following New Critics were the students of John Crowe Ransom, an important inspiration for the New Criticism movement?

    • T.S. Eliot, W. K. Wimsatt, and I. A. Richards

    • Allen Tate, Cleanth Brooks, and Robert Penn Warren

    • William Empson, Monroe Beardsley, and John Dewey

    • T.S. Eliot, William Empson, and I. A. Richards

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    What key concept did T.S. Eliot introduce in his essay "Tradition and the Individual Talent"?

    • The theory of impersonality

    • The intentional fallacy

    • The objective correlative

    • The hermeneutic circle

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    In which year did William Empson publish his seminal text "Seven Types of Ambiguity"?

    • 1920

    • 1925

    • 1930

    • 1935

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    How did T.S. Eliot's evaluative judgments influence the formation of New Criticism?

    • Condemning Romantic poets like Keats and Shelley

    • Liking for Victorian poets like Tennyson

    • Condemning Classical poets like Homer and Virgil

    • Liking for Renaissance poets like Shakespeare

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    During which decades was the hey-day of the New Criticism in American high schools and colleges?

    • 1920s and 1930s

    • 1940s and 1950s

    • 1950s and 1960s

    • 1960s and 1970s

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    In the practice of literary studies, when did the technique of close reading emerge in Britain?

    • 1920s

    • 1930s

    • 1940s

    • 1950s

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