Question

Which of the following Comparative Literature concepts signify literary similarity between at least two works that cannot be explained by context?
(A) Comparative poetics
(B) Genetic contact
(C) Typological affinity
(D) Intertextuality

• (A) only
• (A) and (B) only
• (C) only
• (C) and (D)

Hint:

Typological affinity highlights similarities between works beyond contextual influences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

(C) Typological affinity: This concept signifies structural or thematic resemblances between works that are not dependent on historical or cultural context. It is a key idea in Comparative Literature for analyzing literary similarity.
(A), (B), and (D): These approaches rely on context or textual influence, making them unsuitable for purely context-independent analysis.