Question

Identify the correct chronological order of the following theoretical movements
1. Structuralism
2. New Criticism
3. Poststructuralism
4. Feminist Criticism

• A. (2), (1), (3), (4)
• B. (1), (2), (3), (4)
• C. (3), (1), (2), (4)
• D. (4), (3), (2), (1)

Hint:

To recall theoretical movements, associate them with their critiques. For example, poststructuralism critiques structuralism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct chronological order is
Poststructuralism (3): A 1970s movement that critiqued structuralism.
Structuralism (1): Developed in the 1950s, it focused on analyzing literary structures.
New Criticism (2): Emerged in the 1930s, emphasizing close textual reading.
Feminist Criticism (4): Gained prominence in the late 20th century, addressing gender and power in literature.