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Which of the following Comparative Literature concepts signify literary similarity between at least two works that cannot be explained by context?
(A) Comparative poetics
(B) Genetic contact
(C) Typological affinity
(D) Intertextuality

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Typological affinity highlights similarities between works beyond contextual influences.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
  • (A) only
  • (A) and (B) only
  • (C) only
  • (C) and (D)
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The Correct Option is C

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(C) Typological affinity: This refers to structural or thematic similarities among works that are independent of historical or cultural context. It is a core concept in Comparative Literature for assessing literary resemblance.
(A), (B), and (D): These approaches rely on context or textual influence, rendering them unsuitable for purely context-independent analysis.
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