21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

Which context focuses on the author's life and experiences to understand the literary text?

• a. Linguistic Context

• b. Sociocultural Context

• c. Biographical Context
  
  

• d. Critical Reading Strategies

When analyzing the political and cultural standpoint of a literary work, which context is being used?

• a. Sociocultural Context
  
  

• b. Biographical Context

• c. Linguistic Context

• d. Previewing

What does linguistic context require the reader to examine?

• a. The author's personal experiences

• b. The form, structure, and language of the text
  
  

• c. The historical background of the text

• 1. d. The social and cultural elements of the text

Which of the following is an example of a critical reading strategy?

• a. Understanding the author's childhood

• b. Summarizing and outlining the text

• c. Identifying the cultural practices in the text

• d. Analyzing the plot without context

What strategy involves reviewing the text to gather basic information before reading it in detail?

• a. Annotating

• b. Previewing

• c. Responding

• d. Rereading

What is the primary focus of sociocultural context in literary analysis?

• a. The author's writing style

• b. The societal norms and values reflected in the text

• c. The grammatical structure of the text

• d. The emotional response of the reader

Which reading strategy emphasizes questioning the text to deepen understanding?

• a. Annotating

• b. Critical questioning

• c. Summarizing

• d. Skimming

What does biographical context help the reader to understand about a literary work?

• a. The author's influence on the genre

• b. The historical events surrounding the text

• c. The personal experiences that shaped the author's writing

• d. The literary devices used in the text

How does understanding the historical context enhance the interpretation of a literary work?

• a. It provides insight into the author's writing style

• b. It reveals the societal issues addressed in the text

• c. It helps in identifying the literary devices used

• d. It allows for a deeper emotional connection with the characters

What role does cultural context play in the analysis of a literary piece?

• a. It focuses on the author's personal beliefs

• b. It examines the influence of cultural norms on the narrative

• c. It highlights the grammatical structure of the text

• d. It analyzes the plot without considering external factors