1) A teacher describes a literary text as “unfinished until someone reads it.” Which idea best reflects this statement? a) A text depends on its formal structure for meaning. b) A text gains significance through the reader’s engagement. c) A text reflects only the author’s personal intention. d) A text must be interpreted according to its historical period. 2) Which practice best aligns with writing a reader-response critique? a) Explaining how personal experiences influenced your understanding of specific lines. b) Listing the literary devices found in each stanza c) Researching the author’s background to confirm the theme d) Comparing the poem’s structure with another work 3) A student strongly insists that her interpretation of a poem is the only correct one and dismisses other perspectives. Based on Reader-Response principles, what is the main limitation of her claim? a) It ignores how literary elements shape tone and mood. b) It fails to examine the historical influences behind the poem. c) It overlooks that meaning can be shaped by different reader perspectives. d) It does not analyze the figurative language carefully enough. 4) In a discussion, two students interpret the symbol of a “road” differently. Instead of choosing who is correct, the teacher asks both to explain their reasoning using the text. What principle is being reinforced? a) Interpretation must follow the majority opinion. b) Meaning is fixed and can be proven through structure alone. c) Readers contribute to constructing meaning through engagement and evidence. d) Literary devices determine the final interpretation. 5) After reading the same poem, groups present their insights through a slogan, a dramatic scene, a poster, and a reflective monologue. What does this variety of responses most strongly suggest about literary meaning? a) Structure controls how a text should be presented. b) Literary meaning expands through diverse reader interpretations. c) Correct interpretation depends on teacher validation. d) Creative output replaces textual analysis.

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