Question 1

What is the purpose of a literary critique?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate and interpret a literary work

Answer

To rewrite the original work

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To create a new literary piece

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To summarize a literary work

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a part of a critique?

Accepted Answer

Personal Anecdote

Answer

Summary

Answer

Conclusion

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Introduction

Question 3

If you were to critique The Necklace, which of the following should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Using 'I think' or 'In my opinion'

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Evaluating the author's message

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Providing a structured conclusion

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Analyzing the characters' motivations

Question 4

How can you apply critiquing skills in real-life situations?

Accepted Answer

By evaluating strengths and weaknesses of sources

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By only focusing on personal opinions

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By blindly following every online source

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By accepting everything you read as true

Question 5

Which of the following is the BEST approach when writing an independent critique of a short story?

Accepted Answer

Consider both the strengths and weaknesses of the story.

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Avoid referencing any specific elements of the story

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Only use personal opinions in your analysis

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Focus only on the summary of the story without providing analysis

Question 6

How does the author use symbolism in The Necklace?

Accepted Answer

The necklace symbolizes the illusion of wealth and social status.

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The necklace represents Mathilde’s beauty

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The necklace represents the hardships of marriage

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The necklace shows the power of friendship between Madame Forestier and Mathilde.

Question 7

Which of the following BEST explains why Mathilde Loisel suffered for ten years?

Accepted Answer

She lost the necklace and had to repay a debt for a fake one.

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She refused to ask for help from her husband

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She lost her job and was not able to find a new one

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She ran away from her responsibilities

Question 8

When analyzing a literary text using the moralist approach, which factor is MOST important in evaluating its ethical message?

Accepted Answer

The moral lessons conveyed through the actions and consequences of characters

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The popularity and critical reception of the text

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The presence of literary devices such as symbolism and irony

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The historical background of the author

Question 9

If you were critiquing The Necklace, which of the following would be a strong thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

The story highlights the dangers of pride and materialism.

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The Necklace teaches readers gratitude in life

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The Necklace is an exceptionally short story

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The story highlights the desire for wealth leads to a downfall.

Question 10

What is the primary goal of the formalist approach in literary criticism?

Accepted Answer

To understand how the literary elements contribute to the text's meaning

Answer

To uncover the author's intended message based on the historical context

Answer

To explore the psychological aspects of the characters from the story

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To analyze the cultural influences on the text that you have read

Question 11

What is the purpose of a literary critique?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate and interpret a literary work

Answer

To summarize a literary work

Answer

To rewrite the original work

Answer

To create a new literary piece

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of a critique?

Accepted Answer

Personal Anecdote

Answer

Conclusion

Answer

Introduction

Answer

Summary

Question 13

If you were to critique The Necklace, which of the following should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Using 'I think' or 'In my opinion'

Answer

Analyzing the characters' motivations

Answer

Evaluating the author's message

Answer

Providing a structured conclusion

Question 14

How can you apply critiquing skills in real-life situations?

Accepted Answer

By evaluating strengths and weaknesses of sources

Answer

By only focusing on personal opinions

Answer

By accepting everything you read as true

Answer

By blindly following every online

Question 15

Which of the following is the BEST approach when writing an independent critique of a short story?

Accepted Answer

Consider both the strengths and weaknesses of the story.

Answer

Focus only on the summary of the story without providing analysis.

Answer

Avoid referencing any specific elements of the story.

Answer

Only use personal opinions in your analysis.

Question 16

How does the author use symbolism in The Necklace?

Accepted Answer

The necklace symbolizes the illusion of wealth and social status.

Answer

The necklace represents Mathilde’s beauty.

Answer

The necklace represents the hardships of marriage.

Answer

The necklace shows the power of friendship between Madame Forestier and Mathilde.

Question 17

Which of the following BEST explains why Mathilde Loisel suffered for ten years?

Accepted Answer

She lost the necklace and had to repay a debt for a fake one.

Answer

She ran away from her responsibilities.

Answer

She refused to ask for help from her husband.

Answer

She lost her job and was not able to find a new one.

Question 18

When analyzing a literary text using the moralist approach, which factor is MOST important in evaluating its ethical message?

Accepted Answer

The moral lessons conveyed through the actions and consequences of characters.

Answer

The presence of literary devices such as symbolism and irony

Answer

The historical background of the author

Answer

The popularity and critical reception of the text

Question 19

If you were critiquing The Necklace, which of the following would be a strong thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

The story highlights the dangers of pride and materialism.

Answer

The Necklace teaches readers gratitude in life.

Answer

The Necklace is an exceptionally short story.

Answer

The story highlights the desire for wealth leads to a downfall.

Question 20

What is the primary goal of the formalist approach in literary criticism?

Accepted Answer

To understand how the literary elements contribute to the text's meaning.

Answer

To uncover the author's intended message based on the historical context

Answer

To analyze the cultural influences on the text that you have read

Answer

To explore the psychological aspects of the characters from the story

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