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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism — Quiz

Question 23 • English Language Arts 12

Which factors are to be considered when using historical criticism to analyze a text? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
the language structure
B
the original audience
C
common beliefs of the period
D
applying themes to modern day
E
political events of the time

Explanation

Historical criticism examines a text in the context in which it was written. That includes the common beliefs of the period, political events at the time, and the text’s original audience. Applying themes to modern life focuses on present-day relevance, while analyzing language structure is a different kind of textual analysis.

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