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What character limit was upgraded for Twitter in late 2017?
What character limit was upgraded for Twitter in late 2017?
Which type of literature is primarily noted for its brevity and is particularly favored on Twitter?
Which type of literature is primarily noted for its brevity and is particularly favored on Twitter?
What is one of the genres of Twitterature that includes retelling classic works as tweets?
What is one of the genres of Twitterature that includes retelling classic works as tweets?
Which form of poetry is mentioned as particularly suitable for Twitter due to its structure?
Which form of poetry is mentioned as particularly suitable for Twitter due to its structure?
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What term is used to describe a Twitter novel?
What term is used to describe a Twitter novel?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a genre of Twitterature?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a genre of Twitterature?
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What platform is primarily associated with the concept of Twitterature?
What platform is primarily associated with the concept of Twitterature?
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What is the nature of collaborative works in Twitterature?
What is the nature of collaborative works in Twitterature?
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Study Notes
Twitterature
- Twitterature is a literary use of the Twitter microblogging service.
- It encompasses various genres, like aphorisms, poetry, and fiction, potentially combined.
- It's characterized by the 280-character limit (increased from 140 in late 2017). This constraint fosters creativity in the format.
Aphorisms
- Aphorisms are concise expressions of truth.
- Their brevity makes them well-suited for Twitter.
- People frequently share famous aphorisms, also creating their own insights.
- Boing Boing recognizes Twitter as a platform for a new aphorism era.
Examples of Twitterature
- Twitterature by Alexander Aciman and Emmett Rensin: A retelling of classic literature in 140-character tweets, using a main character's perspective.
- Twivortiare by Ika Natassa: A novel composed from a collection of tweets.
- March Flash Fiction Challenge Winners: Twitterature examples, inspired by personal experiences, often including fictional elements.
Poetry
- Haiku is a well-fitting poetic form for Twitter.
- Many examples can be found using the #haiku hashtag.
- Other poetry forms are identifiable through various hashtags or followers of Twitter poets/journals.
Fiction
- Twitterature fiction comes in various forms: 140-character stories, fan fiction, literary classic retellings, novel-length stories, and collaborative works.
- Specific terms define particular genres, like "twiction," "tweet fic," "twiller," and "phweeting" (fake tweeting).
Literary Classics and Legends
- Literary classics and legends are often retold on Twitter.
- Often presented in tweet format, using modern language and slang.
- Examples include a group of Rabbis tweeting about Exodus in 2010 and the Royal Shakespeare Company and English game company Mudlark tweeting the story of Romeo and Juliet.
- Alexander Aciman and Emmett Rensin compiled Twitterature: The World's Greatest Books Retold Through Twitter in 2009.
Epicretold
- Epicretold, by Chindu Sreedharan, is a significant attempt to narrate the epic Mahabharata on Twitter.
- The work comprises 2,628 tweets, published in a book form by HarperCollins India, spanning from July 2009 to October 2014.
- The effort intended to simplify the epic Mahabharata and make it more accessible to a new generation.
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This quiz delves into the creative art of Twitterature, highlighting its unique blend of genres such as poetry and aphorisms. Discover how the 280-character limit fosters innovative expressions and learn about notable examples in this new literary era.
