Literary Theory: An Introduction Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Eagleton, Stanley Fish's model excludes the possibility that there is a ______ of interpretations? (from Chapter 2, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics, Reception Theory)

Acceptance.

Dominance.

Rejection.

Struggle.

2.

According to Eagleton, why is Shakespeare considered great literature? (from Conclusion, Political Criticism)

Because he is great literature.

Because the masses constitute him as great literature.

Because the literary institution constitues him as great literature.

Because he is better than other literature.

3.

For Eagleton, what are the two ways in which literary theory can have a distinct purpose and identity? (from Conclusion, Political Criticism)

It can define itself in terms of eradicating inquiry or the object being enquire into.

It can define itself in terms of methods of inquiry or the object being enquired into.

It can define itself in terms of other methods of inquiry and the manner of enquiry.

It can define itself in terms of methods of inquiry and the manner of enquiry.

4.

Who said "there is no cultural document that is not at the same time a record of barbarism"? (from Conclusion, Political Criticism)

Michel Foucault.

Walter Benjamin.

Karl Marx.

Julia Kristeva.

5.

In psychoanalytic treatment, what happens during transference? (from Chapter 5, Psychoanalysis)

The patient "transfers" on to the analyst feelings she or he experiences.

The analyst "transfers" on to the patient the conflicts she or he suffers from.

The analyst "transfers" on to the patient the diagnosis.

The patient "transfers" on to the analyst the conflicts she or he suffers from.

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