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ENGLISH
THIRD GRADING – MODULE 4.2
Development Team of the Module
Writers: Richelle Ann Cupcupin
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Richelle Ann Cupcupin
Content Editors: Marco D. Meduranda
Language Editor: Marco D. Meduranda
Management Team: Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director – NCR
Alejandro G. Ibañez,CESO VI, OIC- Schools Division Superintendent
Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief – NCR
Loida O. Balasa, CID Chief SDO Navotas City
Arnold C. Gatus, EPS English – NCR
Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
Marco D. Meduranda, EPS English SDO Navotas City
Grace R. Nieves, LR EPS SDO Navotas City
Nancy C. Mabunga, Librarian – NCR
Vergel Junior C. Eusebio, PDO II LRMS
Shirley Eva Marie V. Mangaluz, Librarian II LRMS
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LITERARY CRITICISM
EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. define various literary approaches
2. read and analyze text using various literary approaches
3. explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a
particular literary selection
4. explain how a selection maybe influenced by culture,
history, environment, and other factors
5. critique a literary selection based on the following approaches:
a. feminist
b. historical
c. reader-response
PRE-TEST
Directions: Read carefully each item and write the letter of the most appropriate answer on
your answer sheet.
1. The Criticism that asserts that a great deal of meaning in a text lies with how the reader
responds to it.
a. Reader-Response c. Reading-Response
b. Responsive-Reading d. Reading-Response
2. This is the study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.
a. Literary Theories c. Literary Criticisms
b. Story Criticism d. Critical approach
3. Criticism is concerned with the role, position, and influence of women in a literary text.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
4. It requires the critic to know about the author's life and times.
a. Reader-Response c. Feminist
b. Historical d. Moralist
5. To research about the author’s time and location (the political history, economic
history, etc.) and relate that information to the text is an example practice that we can
consider using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
6. To observe how sexual stereotypes might be reinforced or undermined in the text–
specifically, how the text reflects, distorts, or supports the place of women (and men)
in society is an example practice that we can consider using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
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7. To focus on how particular details shape readers’ expectations and responses is an
example of practice that we can consider using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
8. The question, “Is the author part of a dominant culture, and how does that status affect
the work?” is under _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
9. The question, “What is the author’s attitude toward women in society? Explain your
reasoning using detailed examples from the text.” is under ___________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
10. The question, “How is your response shaped by the text? For example, do the actions
of a certain character bring you pleasure or displeasure?” is under ____________
approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
11. “There are two main ways to approach Alice. Either critics have seen her as a feminist
hero, a rebel breaking out of the traditional female gender roles.” This criticism is an
example of _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
12. “How well did you enjoy the text (or not) as entertainment or as a work of art?” is an
example of thought under _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
13. “Mulan is believed to have lived during the dynasty that lasted from 386CE to 534CE
which is known as the Northern Wel. The historical Mulan’s real name was Hua Mulan.”
The given statement can be categorized under _____________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
14. The story of the Trojan War—the Bronze Age conflict between the kingdoms of Troy
and Mycenaean Greece. It influenced Homer's Iliad the poem, which narrates the story
of the 10-year Trojan War. This criticism is an example of ______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
15. “As I started reading, I thought I was not going to have any interest at all in the story;
however, after I got into the story, I found myself more interested than I thought I was
going to be. This story is an excellent depiction of war itself.” This is quoted from a
student’s response to “The Things They Carried," by Tim O'Brien. This criticism is an
example of ___________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
LOOKING BACK
Directions: Identify if the given statement is a fact or a bluff. The given ideas below are about
what you have learned from the previous module.
________ 1. A literary critic is not someone who merely evaluates the worth or quality of a
piece of literature but, rather, is someone who argues on behalf of an interpretation or
understanding of the particular meaning(s) of literary texts.
________ 2. In Marxist approach, the critic needs to know the author's life and times.
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________ 3. One of the disadvantages of Moralist criticism is that it tends to make readings
too subjective.
________ 4. The Feminist approach is concerned with understanding the role of power,
politics, and money in literary texts.
________ 5. Formalist approach emphasizes the form of a literary work to determine its
meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
From the previous lesson, you have learned that Literary criticism refers to the act of
interpreting and studying literature. A literary critic is not someone who merely evaluates the
worth or quality of a piece of literature but, rather, is someone who argues on behalf of an
interpretation or understanding of the particular meaning(s) of literary texts. You also learned
about the three literary approaches (Formalist/Structuralist, Marxist and Moralist) that you can
use in interpreting a piece of literature.
For this module, you will discover and learn additional literary criticism approaches.
They are feminist, historical and reader-response. These approaches can lead you to
discover the rich and deeper meaning of the text. They can allow you to see the strengths and
weaknesses of the text. These approaches can train you to become a pluralist rather than an
inflexible supporter of one.
Lesson 2 - Feminist Historical Reader-response
Literary Criticism Approaches Chart
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ACTIVITIES
Activity 1
Directions: Fill out the given graphic organizer- web template with three literary criticisms
approaches. Write only the key ideas in defining each approach.
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Activity 2
Directions: Below are the examples of literary criticisms, identify the literary approach applied
for each paragraph. Write the letter of the correct answer. Include a brief explanation about
your chosen literary criticism approach.
1. One of Shakespeare’s early plays, I believe that Romeo and Juliet
was a veiled warning to Elizabeth of the dangers and evils of continuing
this policy of allowing persecution of her own citizens to go on in her
name merely because of a difference in the way people chose to
a. feminist
worship Christ. This was a rather silly feud, and if Elizabeth did not end b. historical
this civil strife in some way that would show that all of her subjects were
truly one nation, then all would be “punish’d”. Needless to say, this is all c. reader-
speculation, but I hope that historical evidence and some clear response
interpretation of his work may lend it some credence.
https://shakespearestudy.wordpress.com/plays/romeo-and-juliet-
historical-context/
Explanation _____________________________________________________
2. In the Dickinson’s poem, “I ’m wife; I’ve finished that”, it showed the
woman’s difference of freedom when they are married and have not
married. It is not amazed if this poem is connected to feminism
approach. Feminist scholars have examined Dickinson’s poems and a. feminist
letters in an effort to gain some insight into how the poet responded to b. historical
the gender-restrictive values of the mid-nineteenth-century patriarchal
society. These critics have concluded that while as a person Dickinson c. reader-
succumbed to a life of social marginality and seclusion, as a poet she response
opened a new frontier of feminine power and assertiveness through her
transcendent and imaginative verse.
https://sheuban.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/a-feminist-literary-criticism-of-
emily-dickinsons-poem-i-m-wife-ive-finished-that-poem-189-2/
Explanation _____________________________________________________
3. Oh, that Emma Woodhouse. “Handsome, clever, and rich, with a
comfortable home and happy disposition,” certainly, but also vain,
proud, and a mischievous-matchmaker in those things related to love. a. feminist
Not much of a character to base a novel on, the reader might muse.
Austen was nervous about her creation of Emma, for as she wrote in a b. historical
letter: “I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much c. reader-
like.” Yet Austen does exactly this: in Emma, she creates a character response
that taxes the reader’s patience, one the author recognizes that readers
may not like.
https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/creating-literary-analysis/s10-
writing-about-readers-applying.html
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Activity 3
Directions: Analyze and criticize the given works of literature using the indicated approach.
Please use the guide questions given in the Literary Criticism Approaches Chart. Read and
consider the rubrics given below.
3.1 Criticize the given short story using reader-response approach.
The Thief Who Became a Disciple
(A short story taken from the glorious little collection, Zen Flesh, Zen Bones)
One evening as Shichiri Kojun was reciting sutras (Buddhist scriptures) a thief with
a sharp sword entered, demanding either his money or his life. Shichiri told him: ‘Do not
disturb me. You can find the money in that drawer.’ Then he resumed his recitation.
A little while afterwards he stopped and called: ‘Don’t take it all. I need some to pay
taxes with tomorrow.’
The intruder gathered up most of the money and started to leave. ‘Thank a person
when you receive a gift,’ Shichiri added. The man thanked him and made off.
A few days afterwards the fellow was caught and confessed, among others, the
offence against Shichiri. When Shichiri was called as a witness he said: ‘This man is no
thief, at least as far as I am concerned. I gave him the money and he thanked me for it.’
After he had finished his prison term, the men went to Shichiri and became his
disciple.
-https://tomdas.com/2015/06/28/the-thief-who-became-a-disciple/
3.2 Criticize the given poem using formalist approach.
Phenomenal Woman
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
-https://www.tckpublishing.com/feminist-poems/
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Rubrics for Literary Criticism Activity
SCORE DESCRIPTION
10 The criticism demonstrates an understanding of the text.
-Fully addresses the demands of the questions or prompt
-Effectively provides relevant and specific ideas using the assigned literary
approach
8-9 The criticism demonstrates an understanding of the text.
- Addresses the demands of the questions or prompt
-Uses some relevant and specific ideas using the assigned literary approach
6-7 The criticism is incomplete and demonstrates a partial understanding of the text.
-Attempts to answer the questions or prompt
- Uses less relevant ideas using the assigned literary approach
4-5 The criticism shows a minimal understanding of the text.
-Has minimal textual evidence
REMEMBER
Directions: Fill out the given Make Connections Graphic organizer with pertinent information
about the different literary approaches.
Literary Criticism
Beliefs Practices Questions
Approaches
Feminist
Historical
Reader-Response
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Directions: Complete the chart as shown with entries called for.
Essential points in the lesson that I
enjoyed found would like found most hope to intend to
helpful to work on difficult strengthen adopt
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POST-TEST
Directions: Read carefully each item and write the letter of the most appropriate answer on
your answer sheet.
1. This is the study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature.
a. Literary Theories c. Literary Criticisms
b. Story Criticism d. Critical approach
2. Criticism is concerned with the role, position, and influence of women in a literary text.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
3. The Criticism that asserts that a great deal of meaning in a text lies with how the reader
responds to it.
a. Reader-Response c. Reading-Response
b. Responsive-Reading d. Reading-Response
4. It requires the critic to know about the author's life and times.
a. Reader-Response c. Feminist
b. Historical d. Moralist
5. To observe how sexual stereotypes might be reinforced or undermined in the text–
specifically, how the text reflects, distorts, or supports the place of women (and men) in
society is an example practice that we can consider using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
6. To research about the author’s time and location (the political history, economic history,
etc.) and relate that information to the text is an example practice that we can consider
using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
7. To focus on how particular details shape readers’ expectations and responses is an
example of practice that we can consider using this approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
8. The question, “Is the author part of a dominant culture, and how does that status affect
the work?” is under _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
9. The question, “How is your response shaped by the text? For example, do the actions
of a certain character bring you pleasure or displeasure?” is under ____________
approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
10. “There are two main ways to approach Alice. Either critics have seen her as a feminist
hero, a rebel breaking out of the traditional female gender roles.” This criticism is an
example of _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
11. “How well did you enjoy the text (or not) as entertainment or as a work of art?” is an
example of thought under _______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
12. The question, “What is the author’s attitude toward women in society?” is under
___________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
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13. “Mulan is believed to have lived during the dynasty that lasted from 386CE to 534CE
which is known as the Northern Wel. The historical Mulan’s real name was Hua Mulan.”
The given statement can be categorized under _____________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
14. The story of the Trojan War—the Bronze Age conflict between the kingdoms of Troy and
Mycenaean Greece. It influenced Homer's Iliad the poem, which narrates the story of the
10-year Trojan War. This criticism is an example of ______________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
15. “As I started reading, I thought I was not going to have any interest at all in the story;
however, after I got into the story, I found myself more interested than I thought I was
going to be. This story is an excellent depiction of war itself.” This is quoted from a student’s
response to “The Things They Carried," by Tim O'Brien. This criticism is an example of
___________ approach.
a. Marxist b. Historical c. Feminist d. Reader-Response
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Delahoyde, M., “Introduction to Literature”. Retrieved January 4, 2021 from
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Theory.pdf
ANSWER KEY
10. d 10. c
9. c 9. d
8. b 5. fact 8. b
7. d 4. bluff 7. d
6. c 6. b
3.fact 5. c 15.d
5. b 15.d
3. c
4. b 14.b 2.bluff 4. b 14.b
3. c 13.b 2. a 3. a 13.b
1.fact
2. c 12.d 2. c 12.c
1. b
1.a 11.c Back 1. c 11.d
PRE-TEST Looking Activity 1 POST-TEST
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