Which of the following descriptions best defines the literary theory known as formalism ?

A. An approach that emphasizes racial issues in a text

B. An approach that emphasizes the biographical intent of a text

C. An approach that emphasizes literary devices in a text

D. An approach that emphasizes the historical context of a text

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