null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
8605825
Criticism
Description
(including literary perspectives) 9-Li, Ma'am Janice
No tags specified
english
criticism
pisay
english literature
Mind Map by
Libi Bendik
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
oceayen
over 9 years ago
Copied by
Libi Bendik
over 7 years ago
1
0
0
Resource summary
Criticism
interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating
comes from Greek word kritikos, meaning to judge or to decide
improves reading skill and develops critical reading
Literary Perspectives
using different lenses to understand a text
use of literary theory or specific method, approach, or viewpoint to interpret, analyze, or evaluate works of literature
types
Formalist
structure
set of conventions of accepted practices
detailed and subtle analysis
Biographical
use of biographical information about an author to gain insight into the author's work
Historical
use of information about the time during which an author wrote/the time is set
Social Class
refers to economic power or social class membership
class we belong to determines our degree of economic, political, and social advantage
Gender
people of different genders see things differently
examine patterns of thought, behavior, value, and power interaction between sexes
Reader-Response
reader brings his/her own thoughts, experiences, and moods to the text
text is less important that connection between reader and text
Literary Criticism's 3 Questions
Interpretative
What does this work of literature mean?
Analytic
How does this piece of literature work?
Evaluative
Is this work of literature any good?
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
English Literature Key Terms
charlotteoom
Love through the ages
acasilva001
SAT English Subject Test Overview
Lauren Batali
English Speech Analysis Terminology
Fionnghuala Malone
Romeo & Juliet Quotes
Lucy Hodgson
Of Mice and Men Plot Overview
Landon Valencia
An Inspector Calls- Quotes
ae14bh12
Animal Farm Chapter Overview
10jgorman
Of Mice & Men Themes - Key essay points
Lilac Potato
Checking out me History by John Agard
Eleanor Simmonds
Animal Farm CONTEXT
Lydia Richards2113
Browse Library