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What is Deliberate Intertextuality?
What is Deliberate Intertextuality?
- When an author unintentionally includes references to other works.
- When an author intentionally references or pays homage to another work. (correct)
- When a reader mistakenly identifies references to other works.
- When an author directly quotes from another work.
What is the term for the earlier text that serves as the source material or inspiration for a new piece of writing?
What is the term for the earlier text that serves as the source material or inspiration for a new piece of writing?
- Latent Text
- Hypertext
- Hypotext (correct)
- Intertextuality
What is an example of Obligatory Intertextuality?
What is an example of Obligatory Intertextuality?
- A character based on a character from another story
- A parody of a well-known story
- A hidden magical world in a fantasy story
- A fairy godmother in a Cinderella story (correct)
What is Accidental Intertextuality?
What is Accidental Intertextuality?
What is Latent Intertextuality?
What is Latent Intertextuality?
What is the term for the subsequent text that references or transforms the hypotext in some way?
What is the term for the subsequent text that references or transforms the hypotext in some way?
What is an example of Deliberate Intertextuality in the Harry Potter series?
What is an example of Deliberate Intertextuality in the Harry Potter series?
What type of intertextuality is the story of the three brothers in the 'Deathly Hallows' tale an example of?
What type of intertextuality is the story of the three brothers in the 'Deathly Hallows' tale an example of?
What aspect of identity does 21st Century Literature primarily explore?
What aspect of identity does 21st Century Literature primarily explore?
Which author and work is associated with the theme of LGBTQIA+ in 21st Century Literature?
Which author and work is associated with the theme of LGBTQIA+ in 21st Century Literature?
What key concept is explored through the theme of History & Memory in 21st Century Literature?
What key concept is explored through the theme of History & Memory in 21st Century Literature?
In which novel does the protagonist confront anxieties related to technology and humanity?
In which novel does the protagonist confront anxieties related to technology and humanity?
What does the concept of intertextuality involve in literature?
What does the concept of intertextuality involve in literature?
Which writer is known for addressing the rights of abused Muslim women in her work?
Which writer is known for addressing the rights of abused Muslim women in her work?
What is a significant theme explored in Max Barry's 'Machine Man'?
What is a significant theme explored in Max Barry's 'Machine Man'?
Which theme in 21st Century Literature criticizes the potential negative impacts of technology?
Which theme in 21st Century Literature criticizes the potential negative impacts of technology?
Flashcards
21st Century Literature Identity
21st Century Literature Identity
Literature that explores the factors shaping personal identity in a globalized world, including cultural exchange and movements for rights.
LGBTQIA+ Theme
LGBTQIA+ Theme
Exploring experiences and identities of various sexual orientations and gender identities.
History & Memory
History & Memory
Literature examining multiple perspectives on historical events, understanding that history is not objective.
Technology Theme
Technology Theme
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Intertextuality
Intertextuality
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Obligatory Intertextuality
Obligatory Intertextuality
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Deliberate Intertextuality
Deliberate Intertextuality
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Accidental Intertextuality
Accidental Intertextuality
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Optional Intertextuality
Optional Intertextuality
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Latent Intertextuality
Latent Intertextuality
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Hypotext
Hypotext
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Hypertext
Hypertext
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21st Century Literature
21st Century Literature
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Identity Themes
Identity Themes
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Study Notes
Themes in 21st Century Literature
- Identity becomes a central theme, exploring the many factors that contribute to our sense of self, fueled by globalization, cultural exchanges, and growing movements for women's and LGBTQIA+ rights.
- Literature delves into the complexities of identity, questioning and exploring the self and its physical and non-physical components.
LGBTQIA+
- LGBTQIA+ theme explores lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, intersex, asexual, two-spirit ally, and more.
- Examples: Michael Chabon's "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" (2001 Pulitzer Prize winner) and Ayaan Hirsi Ali's "Infidel" (2008), a feminist voice for abused Muslim women and religious freedom.
History and Memory
- Explores the notion of multiplicities of truth, acknowledging that history is filtered through human perspective and experiences.
- Example: E.L. Doctorow's "The March", depicting the realities of General Sherman's famous march during the US Civil War and its impact on the South.
Technology
- Explores the dreams and anxieties surrounding technology, including its potential to help people and its potential demise of humanity.
- Examples: Max Barry's "Machine Man", a book about biotechnology helping people with disabilities, and Ernest Cline's "Ready Player One", depicting a futuristic world where people escape reality through a virtual utopia.
Intertextuality
- Coined by Julia Kristeva, intertextuality refers to a writer referencing another work of literature in their own writing.
- Types of intertextuality:
- Obligatory Intertextuality: meeting genre expectations, e.g., fairy tales or myths.
- Deliberate Intertextuality: the author's intentional nod to another work, e.g., quoting a famous line or creating a character based on another character.
- Accidental Intertextuality: unintentional similarities between stories.
- Optional Intertextuality: hidden references that only familiar readers will pick up on.
- Latent Intertextuality: hidden layers of references that not everyone will notice.
Intertextuality Terms
- Hypotext: the earlier text that serves as the source material or inspiration for a new piece of writing.
- Hypertext: the subsequent text that references or transforms the hypotext in some way.
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Discover how 21st century literature delves into the complexities of identity, exploring factors that contribute to our sense of self in a globalized world. Quiz yourself on the intricacies of identity in modern literature.
