What approach is described by the paragraph? Users of this approach believe that all information essential to the interpretation of a work must be found within the work itself; there is no need to bring in outside information about the history, politics, or society of the time, or about the author's life ?
Correct answer: C. Formalism
- A. Historical/Biographical Approach
- B. Moral/ Philosophical Approach
- C. Formalism
- D. Psychological Approach
Explanation
Formalism interprets a work through its internal features, such as structure, language, imagery, and patterns, rather than its historical or biographical background. The description therefore excludes the historical, biographical, and psychological approaches.
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