Principles of Literary Criticism - Chapters 1-5 Quiz

What does Richards believe impedes serious investigations into the value of art in Chapter 2?

Question Answer Choices The influence of commercial interests in art. The dominance of traditional art forms. The lack of formal education among critics. The proliferation of the 'phantom aesthetic state.'

According to Richards in Chapter 1, what has experimental aesthetics proven useful for?

Question Answer Choices Analyzing the popularity of different art forms. Shedding light on processes such as empathy and rhythm. Understanding the commercial success of art. Determining the technical skill of the artist.

What distinction does Richards propose in Chapter 3 regarding remarks about art?

Question Answer Choices A distinction between a historical remark and a modern remark. A distinction between a subjective remark and an objective remark. A distinction between a formal remark and an informal remark. A distinction between a technical remark and a critical remark.

What does Richards say about the artist's concern with communication in Chapter 4?

Question Answer Choices The artist is primarily concerned with representing the precise experience. The artist is mostly focused on achieving commercial success. The artist is primarily interested in gaining critical acclaim. The artist is mainly concerned with following artistic trends.

What does Richards argue about the aesthetic experience in Chapter 2?

Question Answer Choices It is primarily influenced by cultural factors. It is determined by the technical aspects of the artwork. It is not unique, peculiar, and specific. It is entirely subjective and personal.

What does Richards argue about the artist's unconscious motives in Chapter 4?

Question Answer Choices They are negligible to the critic's concern. They should be analyzed in depth by critics. They are the primary focus of the critic's concern. They are essential to understanding the artwork.

What does Richards criticize about the work of literary scholars like Aristotle and Coleridge in Chapter 1?

Question Answer Choices He believes their work is too focused on moral and social aspects. He judges their work as lacking in substance and rigor. He argues that they rely too heavily on experimental aesthetics. He claims their work is too empirical and lacks creativity.

What does Richards claim is essential to the question of art's value in Chapter 5?

Question Answer Choices The historical context of the piece. The popularity of the artwork. The technical mastery of the artist. The moral or social aspect of art.

What is the 'phantom problem of the aesthetic mode or aesthetic state' according to Richards?

Question Answer Choices The belief that art should only be appreciated for its technical merits. The assumption that aesthetic pleasure is separate from ordinary pleasures of the senses. The idea that all art must convey a clear and direct message. The notion that artistic value is determined solely by popular opinion.

What does Richards believe a general theory of value must address in Chapter 5?

Question Answer Choices The questions 'What is popular?' and 'What is profitable?' The questions 'What is beauty?' and 'What is truth?' The questions 'What is good?' and 'What are the arts?' The questions 'What is moral?' and 'What is ethical?'