0
Mimetic criticism views the literary work as an imitation, or reflection,
or representation of the world and human life, and the primary
criterion applied to a work is the "truth" of its representation to the
subject matter that it represents, or should represent. This mode of
criticism, which first appeared in Plato and (in a qualified way) in
Aristotle, remains characteristic of modern theories of literary realism.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What type of theory is the theory of moral criticism A mimetic B expressive C rhetorical D formal?
The theory of Moral Criticism seeks to address the effect/influence that the literature has on the morals of the reader, whether for good or bad.In order to identify which type of theory it is, lets consider brief definitions of the theories offered:A. Mimetic Criticism concerns itself with how accurately the work reflects or mimics real life. To that extent, it can include moral criticism, but not necessarily.B. Expressive Criticism addresses how well the author expresses himself, conveying his thoughts and feelings to the reader.C. Rhetorical Criticism judges how well the writer's symbols (his word choice, form, style, structure and content etc) affect (move, act upon) the reader.D. Formal Criticism appraises a piece of literature on the basis of its form or style rather than its content.While each of these theories approach the matter from different perspectives, option C, Rhetorical Criticism, seems to match the criteria because it considers the effect that the piece of literature has on the reader or audience. But not all literature that affects the morals of the reader is presented by the use of rhetoric, or rhetorical devices. Therefore the theory of Moral Criticism does not, at first glance, appear to be a rhetorical type of theory.However, the theory of rhetorical criticism uses 'rhetorical' in a sense different to the one normally understood. Rhetorical criticism assesses how well the writer's 'symbols' (including 'words') affect the reader. Therefore Moral criticism, which evaluates how well the literature, obviously including its words ('symbols'), affects (influences the morality of) the reader, is clearly a Rhetorical type of criticism, and answer 'C. Rhetorical' would be the correct answer.
What is literature in English and English in literature?
Literature in English is the writing written in English, but English in literature is the overall English literature that there is in the general category of "literature."
What is the difference of local literature to a foreign literature?
Local literature is from the region the reader is, and foreign literature is from another region. If one is living in the United States, literature from the U.S. would be local, and literature from say the Philippines.
What is indigenous literature?
the literature of native people are called indegenous literature
What is the literature of tinikling?
literature of tinikling
What does the word mimetic tell us about the difference between novels and most of the literature of the 1800?
Novels were unique in trying to imitate real life. Mimetic means recreating real life. So literature in the 1800s were focused on realism.
What is mimetic dances?
mimetic is mimetic
What do people say about the art of cave dwellers?
Crude and mimetic
What are mimetic buildings?
Mimetic buildings are buildings that are structures, they are supposed to grab your attention for a specific reason. These structures are called mimetic because they mimic other objects.
What has the author Steven Connor written?
Steven Connor has written: 'Theory and cultural value' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Literature, Literature, Modern, Modern Literature, Philosophy, Theory, Value in literature 'James Joyce'
What is sports mimetic?
exersise
Which part of art history was crude and mimetic?
Cavemen Paintings were crude and mimetic. They closely resembled real life objects.
What has the author Ronald L Terranella written?
Ronald L. Terranella has written: 'The Piagetian epistemology of William Wordsworth' -- subject(s): Empiricism in literature, Genetic epistemology, History, Idealism in literature, Knowledge, Theory of, Knowledge, Theory of, in literature, Philosophy, Theory of Knowledge
What are the examples of mimetic dance?
Singkil is a example of mimetic dance in the Philippines...
What are the thoeries of literature?
Theories of literature are frameworks and approaches that seek to understand, analyze, and interpret literary texts. Some common theories include formalism, psychoanalytic theory, feminist theory, Marxist theory, postcolonial theory, and reader-response theory. Each theory offers a unique perspective on how texts can be understood and the meanings they convey.
What type of theory is the theory of moral criticism A mimetic B expressive C rhetorical D formal?
The theory of Moral Criticism seeks to address the effect/influence that the literature has on the morals of the reader, whether for good or bad.In order to identify which type of theory it is, lets consider brief definitions of the theories offered:A. Mimetic Criticism concerns itself with how accurately the work reflects or mimics real life. To that extent, it can include moral criticism, but not necessarily.B. Expressive Criticism addresses how well the author expresses himself, conveying his thoughts and feelings to the reader.C. Rhetorical Criticism judges how well the writer's symbols (his word choice, form, style, structure and content etc) affect (move, act upon) the reader.D. Formal Criticism appraises a piece of literature on the basis of its form or style rather than its content.While each of these theories approach the matter from different perspectives, option C, Rhetorical Criticism, seems to match the criteria because it considers the effect that the piece of literature has on the reader or audience. But not all literature that affects the morals of the reader is presented by the use of rhetoric, or rhetorical devices. Therefore the theory of Moral Criticism does not, at first glance, appear to be a rhetorical type of theory.However, the theory of rhetorical criticism uses 'rhetorical' in a sense different to the one normally understood. Rhetorical criticism assesses how well the writer's 'symbols' (including 'words') affect the reader. Therefore Moral criticism, which evaluates how well the literature, obviously including its words ('symbols'), affects (influences the morality of) the reader, is clearly a Rhetorical type of criticism, and answer 'C. Rhetorical' would be the correct answer.
What has the author Rita Felski written?
Rita Felski has written: 'Rethinking Tragedy' 'Doing time' -- subject(s): Feminist theory, Postmodernism 'Beyond feminist aesthetics' -- subject(s): Literature, Feminist literary criticism, Social change in literature, Social history in literature, Women authors, Aesthetics, Theory, History and criticism, Women and literature 'The gender of modernity' -- subject(s): Civilization, Modern, Feminist criticism, Feminist theory, Modern Civilization, Women and literature, Women in literature
