Question

which concepts are part of historical criticism? check all that apply.
□ the setting of the story
□ the experiences of the author
□ the depiction of gender roles
□ the original intended audience
□ the treatment of persons from a lower economic class
□ the time and place in which a literary work was written

Explanation:

Historical criticism focuses on the historical context of a literary work, including the author's background, the work's creation context, and its original audience. It prioritizes understanding the work through the lens of its time of production.

• The story's setting is a literary element, not a core historical criticism concept.
• Gender role depiction and treatment of lower economic classes relate to other critical frameworks (like feminist or Marxist criticism).
• The author's experiences, original intended audience, and the work's creation time/place are central to historical criticism, as they illuminate the work's historical origins and purpose.

Answer:

• the experiences of the author
• the original intended audience
• the time and place in which a literary work was written