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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism — Quiz

Question 9 • British Literature and Composition

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

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

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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