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Unit 4 · Literary Criticism and Theory English · 2021 cycle (Shift 2)

Arrange the following terms in the chronological order of their appearance in literary theory:

  1. A. Phallogocentrism
  2. B. Locutionary act
  3. C. Interpellation
  4. D. Interpretive community

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Correct answer: B. B, C, A, D

Explanation

Austin's 'locutionary act' (1962) → Althusser's 'interpellation' (1970) → Derrida's 'phallogocentrism' (1970s) → Fish's 'interpretive community' (1976; 1980).

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