Which option best defines the literary critical approach known as formalism?

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Formalism emphasizes analyzing a text as a reflection of the author's mental state.Formalism involves studying the structural elements specifically in poetry.Formalism centers on analyzing the literary techniques and devices used within a text.Formalism prioritizes exploring the historical and cultural background surrounding a text.

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Formalism is primarily concerned with examining the literary devices and techniques present within a text itself, rather than focusing on the author's psychology, the historical context, or only the structure of poems.