3299English LiteratureMedium
Which of the following serves as the best definition of the literary critical practice of formalism?
AFormalism focuses on examining the use of literary devices within a literary text.
BFormalism focuses on examining how a text exemplifies its writer’s psychology.
CFormalism focuses on examining the structural dynamics of poems.
DFormalism focuses on examining the historical contexts and backgrounds of literary texts.
Correct answer
A. Formalism focuses on examining the use of literary devices within a literary text.
Explanation
The correct answer is Formalism focuses on examining the use of literary devices within a literary text..