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Which literary theory believes in the idea of a collective unconsciousness and is the foundation of the school of psychoanalytic criticism?
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expressive theory
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Which school of theory is an example of a mimetic literary theory?
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moral criticism
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What type of theory is the theory of moral criticism?
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mimetic
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Which school of theory would be interested in looking for biographical/psychological interpretations of a text?
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psychoanalytic criticism
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Which type of theory describes dramatic construction best and why?
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Rhetorical describes it best because it focuses on the artistic elements that are needed to move an audience.
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Which type of theory is psychoanalytic criticism and why?
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It is most likely expressive because it focuses on the motivations and fears of the author.
