Question 1

What is feminist criticism?

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It is concerned with the ways in which literature reinforce economic, political, social, and psychological oppression of women.

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It seeks to understand the effect of a literary work upon its original readers.

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It examines how sexual identity influences the creation/reception of literary works.

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It examines literature in the cultural, economic and political context in which it is written or received.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a focus of feminist criticism?

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The complete elimination of all social problems unrelated to gender.

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The marginalization of women in a patriarchal culture

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The experiences of women from all races, classes, and cultures

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The subordination of women is reflected in or challenged by literary texts.

Question 3

Which question may be applied to literary analysis from a feminist approach?

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How is the relationship between men and women portrayed?

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How are political, social, and economic conflicts reflected in the text?

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What do the historical elements of the text teach us about the actual history of the period?

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What commonly held beliefs of the period are shown in the text?

Question 4

What does feminist approach want for women?

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Freedom from discrimination

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To promote gender bias

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To show that women are superior than men

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Leadership in the government

Question 5

Which of the following is a method in critiquing using feminist literary approach?

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Reevaluating literature and the world in which literature is read

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Considering the author's background

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Interpreting symbolism of women's writing

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Focusing on the characters in the story

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