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QuizMultiple Choice

Comparing Poetry and Art

Question 1 • ELA 10B - 2023

Which detail should most likely be cited in a historical criticism of a literary work?

Answer
A
the author's use of dialogue in the literary work
B
the impact the literary work has on modern audiences
C
the popular cultural trends of the time when the work was written
D
the audience that the literary work is likely to reach in the future

Explanation

Historical criticism examines a literary work in the context of the time and culture in which it was written. Popular cultural trends from that period can help explain the work’s themes, ideas, and choices. The work’s dialogue is more a matter of literary analysis, while its effect on modern audiences and future readers concern later reception.

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