Structuralism MCQs - Dakshita

Sep 21, 2026

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Set of multiple-choice questions focused on structuralism and related English literature theory, including assertion-reason formats and author-theory matching. Covers ideas such as structuralist literary meaning emerging from relational organization, systemic rule-based signification, and Peirce’s semiotic interpretant concept. Includes questions on critical works (e.g., Margins of Poetics, year 1978) and Genette’s transtextuality category for retellings, plus Lévi-Strauss’s binary opposition in myth and culinary symbolism. Options are provided as A–D.

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Structuralist criticism and assertion-reason

Structuralism and relational organization

Peirce’s semiotic theory: interpretant

Critical works and authors

Margins of Poetics (1978)

Transtextuality and retellings

Genette: hypertextuality

Myth and culinary symbolism

Lévi-Strauss binary oppositions

MCQs Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Assertion (A): Structuralist criticism contends that literary meaning emerges from the relational organization of textual elements rather than from the author’s expressive intention. Reason (R): Structuralism assumes that linguistic and cultural signs derive their significance only through their position within a system governed by rules of combination. A. Both A and R are true and R correctly explains A B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Assertion (A): Structuralist criticism contends that literary meaning emerges from the relational organization of textual elements rather than from the author’s expressive intention. Reason (R): Structuralism assumes that linguistic and cultural signs derive their significance only through their position within a system governed by rules of combination. A . Both A and R are true and R correctly explains A B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A C. A is true but R is false D. A is false but R is true UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Assertion (A): In Peirce’s semiotic theory, the interpretant refers to the individual who interprets a sign. Reason (R): The interpretant denotes the conceptual meaning or mental effect produced when a representamen is encountered. A. Both A and R are true and R explains A B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A C. A is false but R is true D. A is true but R is false UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Assertion (A): In Peirce’s semiotic theory, the interpretant refers to the individual who interprets a sign. Reason (R): The interpretant denotes the conceptual meaning or mental effect produced when a representamen is encountered. A. Both A and R are true and R explains A B. Both A and R are true but R does not explain A C. A is false but R is true D. A is true but R is false UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Margins of Poetics (1978) is a critical work written by: A. Gérard Genette B. Jonathan Culler C. Tzvetan Todorov D. Claude Lévi-Strauss UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Margins of Poetics (1978) is a critical work written by: A. Gérard Genette B. Jonathan Culler C. Tzvetan Todorov D. Claude Lévi-Strauss UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. A modern novel retells Homer’s Odyssey in a contemporary urban setting while transforming the plot structure and themes. According to Genette’s transtextuality, this relationship is best described as: A. Intertextuality B. Metatextuality C. Hypertextuality D. Architextuality UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. A modern novel retells Homer’s Odyssey in a contemporary urban setting while transforming the plot structure and themes. According to Genette’s transtextuality, this relationship is best described as: A. Intertextuality B. Metatextuality C. Hypertextuality D. Architextuality UGC NET ENGLISH WITH DAKSHITA MA’AM FULL PLAYLIST 5:00 PM Use Code “Dakshita @NET Prep with Dakshita Ma'am " for DISCOUNT. Which binary opposition was central to LéviStrauss’s analysis of myth and culinary symbolism? A. Sacred / Profane B. Raw / Cooked C. Self / Other D. Text / Conte

FAQs

How does structuralist criticism explain literary meaning?

It argues that meaning arises from the relational organization of textual elements rather than the author’s expressive intention.

What does the interpretant mean in Peirce’s semiotic theory?

It refers to the individual who interprets a sign, and it also denotes the conceptual meaning or mental effect produced when a representamen is encountered.

In Genette’s transtextuality, how is a modern retelling of Homer’s Odyssey best described?

It is best described as hypertextuality.

Sep 21, 2026

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