Critical Interpretations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
What do critical interpretations examine in literary texts?
Themes, characters, plot, language, context
How should critics be referenced in essays?
How should critics be referenced in essays?
Use quotation marks & critic's last name
What does Lisa Hopkins identify as the most outstanding feature of Shakespearean comedy?
What does Lisa Hopkins identify as the most outstanding feature of Shakespearean comedy?
Its pervading obsession with marriage
According to Hopkins, what does marriage in comedy focus on versus tragedy?
According to Hopkins, what does marriage in comedy focus on versus tragedy?
Group experience vs individualist emphasis
What spirit does Laroque say Shakespeare's festive comedies revel in?
What spirit does Laroque say Shakespeare's festive comedies revel in?
Carnival spirit of liberty & irreverence
What moment does Kiernan Ryan say the play's structure converges on?
What moment does Kiernan Ryan say the play's structure converges on?
When Bottom meets Titania
What literary technique does Stephen Fender highlight in the lovers' dialogue?
What literary technique does Stephen Fender highlight in the lovers' dialogue?
Antiphonal (alternating) phrases
What does Hopkins say marriage provides for Shakespearean comedy?
What does Hopkins say marriage provides for Shakespearean comedy?
Resolution to plot & restored harmony
What does Titania's quote about being 'enamoured of an ass' represent as evidence?
What does Titania's quote about being 'enamoured of an ass' represent as evidence?
Chaos & irrationality opposing order
When using critical interpretations, what should students do with the critic's viewpoint?
When using critical interpretations, what should students do with the critic's viewpoint?
Contrast it with their own reading