Feminist Literary Criticism Quiz

Which of the following best describes the purpose of feminist literary criticism?

• To critique only female authors

• To analyze how literature represents gender and power dynamics

• To eliminate all male perspectives from literature

• To promote only feminist authors

What is écriture féminine as introduced by Hélène Cixous?

• A movement that promotes traditional male writing styles

• A literary approach that encourages women to write from their own experiences and perspectives

• A historical movement that banned patriarchal literature

• A specific genre of feminist poetry

How has feminist literary criticism challenged traditional gender roles in literature? Provide one example from literature or theory.

Which wave of feminism is most associated with expanding feminist literary theory and questioning language and representation in texts?

• First-wave feminism

• Second-wave feminism

• Third-wave feminism

• Fourth-wave feminism

Why is it important to analyze literature through a feminist lens? Give one reason and explain its significance.

What was Carol Ann Duffy’s main goal in writing The World's Wife?

• To retell historical and mythical stories in their original form

• To erase male perspectives from literature

• To explore untold female perspectives in myths, fairy tales, and history

• To create a purely autobiographical collection

Duffy structures The World's Wife in a way that reflects:

• A chronological movement that mirrors aspects of her own life

• A completely random sequence of poems

• A focus only on historical accuracy

• A strict adherence to traditional storytelling methods

In what ways does The World's Wife challenge traditional gender roles in literature? Provide one specific example from the interview.

Which of the following best explains why Duffy’s Little Red Cap subverts the traditional fairy tale?

• The wolf is portrayed as harmless

• Little Red Cap is fearful and remains passive

• The poem reverses the power dynamic, with Red Cap consuming the wolf

• The poem removes all references to the original fairy tale

Duffy describes The World's Wife as a deeply personal and somewhat autobiographical work. How does she balance her personal experiences with the fictional stories she reinterprets?