Hypertext and Reading Skills
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Which intertextual device involves directly lifting verbatim statements from another author's work?

  • Allusion
  • Retelling
  • Quotation (correct)
  • Paraphrasing

In what way does allusion differ from quotation as an intertextual technique?

  • Allusion involves direct, word-for-word extraction, unlike quotation.
  • Allusion explicitly references another text, whereas quotation does so implicitly.
  • Allusion makes an indirect reference, while quotation uses explicit, direct extraction. (correct)
  • Allusion and quotation are essentially the same, with only minor stylistic differences.

How does retelling primarily function within the context of intertextuality?

  • By restating or re-expressing a story or narrative in a new way. (correct)
  • By making subtle, unacknowledged references to other works.
  • By offering a verbatim replication of the original text.
  • By providing a new interpretation of the original author's intent.

Consider Taylor Swift's 'Love Story', which references Shakespeare’s 'Romeo and Juliet'. Which intertextual element is predominantly at play?

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In 'Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint', Chapter 382 references Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. What intertextual technique is employed?

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Which situation exemplifies retelling as an intertextual method?

<p>A movie adapting the plot and characters of a classic novel. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A historian writes a book about World War II, incorporating excerpts from speeches made by Winston Churchill. What intertextual technique is being employed?

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An author writes a story about a young wizard attending a magic school, which many readers interpret as a reference to 'Harry Potter' without any explicit mention. Which literary device is being employed?

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An adaptation of 'Cinderella' sets the story in modern-day Los Angeles, replacing the fairy godmother with a social media influencer and the pumpkin carriage with a limousine. Which intertextual technique is used?

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Which of the following actions represents the least direct form of intertextuality?

<p>Subtly referencing a famous painting in a novel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action exemplifies critical reading rather than simply reading?

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In the context of forming evaluative statements, what is the primary role of evidence?

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Which of the following best describes the role of 'identifying assertions' within critical reading?

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How does a 'convention' differ from an 'opinion' in the context of assertions?

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Which statement exemplifies a 'fact' according to the provided information?

<p>The Earth revolves around the Sun. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies evidence based on verified observations?

<p>A study showing a correlation between exercise and reduced risk of heart disease. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a student is engaging in 'critical reading', what is their primary objective?

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Which statement represents a convention rather than a fact?

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What is the role of 'determining evidence' in the process of critical reading as reasoning?

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Which of the following statements is most clearly an opinion?

<p>I think that all schools should implement mandatory exercise programs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of evaluative statements, what distinguishes a sound judgment from a mere opinion?

<p>Sound judgements are supported by reasoning and evidence; opinions are not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement below is the best example of a preference?

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Which activity best exemplifies recognizing and formulating a 'counterclaim'?

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How might analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of an argument contribute to forming an evaluative statement?

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How does an opinion differ from a fact?

<p>A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation relies on 'convention' as its primary basis?

<p>A community celebrating a holiday with traditional customs that have been passed down for generations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In evaluating the claim 'Exercising daily is the best way to improve overall health,' what would constitute the strongest form of evidence?

<p>Data from multiple peer-reviewed studies demonstrating the benefits and potential drawbacks of daily exercise. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the statement: 'I believe that morning exercise is the most effective way to stay energized throughout the day,' what type of statement is this?

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Which is the best way to differentiate between an opinion and a preference?

<p>A preference is a personal choice, while an opinion is a judgment or belief. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone says, 'I would rather walk to work than take the bus,' what type of statement is this?

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How does hypertext primarily enhance a reader's experience?

<p>By offering interactive pathways and immediate access to related content. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of hypertext?

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If a student is researching climate change and finds a link in an online article that leads to a government report on carbon emissions, what feature of hypertext is being utilized?

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In what way does learner control enhance the educational value of hypertext?

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How might a history textbook utilize hypertext to enrich its content?

<p>By providing links to primary source documents and multimedia presentations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is the BEST description of 'intertext'?

<p>Text based on another text. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding intertextuality important for readers?

<p>It helps readers appreciate layers of meaning and connections between texts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies intertextuality?

<p>A film director reinterpreting a classic novel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A blog post includes links to source articles. What features are being used?

<p>Only Hypertext. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of hypertext AND intertext?

<p>A scholarly article that references and analyzes Shakespeare's plays, with links to the original texts on an online archive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Hypertext

Non-sequential writing with text chunks connected by links, allowing reader choice.

Hyperlinks

Links that connect parts of a page or direct to another website.

Hypertext Significance

The foundation of the World Wide Web, allowing quick access to needed information.

Examples of Hypertext

Blogs, PowerPoint presentations.

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More Hypertext Examples

Emails, interactive literature.

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Advantages of Hypertext

Citing references, individualized learning, highlights connection of ideas.

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Intertext

A text that is based on another text.

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How does hypertext allow the users to access information?

Hypertext uses interconnected links for navigation.

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Hypertext origin

Ted Nelson, 1965

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Hypertext media

Images, audio, video, and other media.

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Reading

Focuses on understanding what the text explicitly says.

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Critical Reading

Focuses on analyzing and evaluating the deeper meaning, biases and hidden implications within the text.

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Critical Reading Steps

Steps in critical reading as reasoning involve identifying assertions, formulating counterclaims, and determining evidence.

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Evaluative Statement

A statement expressing a sound judgment based on reasoning and supported by evidence, highlighting strengths and weaknesses based on criteria.

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Assertions

Declarative sentences expressing a belief about something, potentially without providing evidence.

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Fact

A provable statement.

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Opinion

A statement of feeling.

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Convention

Something generally accepted as true.

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Preference

A statement of choice.

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What are assertions?

Declarative sentences that give someone's belief about something

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Retelling

Restating a story or re-expressing a narrative in your own words.

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Quotation

Directly lifting exact statements or words from another author's text.

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Allusion

A writer implicitly refers to an idea or passage from another text.

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Quotation

Directly lifting exact statements or set of words from a text another author has made

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Allusion

Writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly pertains to idea or passage found in another text without the use of quotation.

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Retelling

Restatement of a story or re-expression of a narrative.

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Allusion

Writer refers to an idea in another text without quotation.

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Evidence

Information that can be proven true with direct observation or research.

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Witness Testimony

Testimonies of witnesses can be a support

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Verified Observation

Observations that have been checked and confirmed.

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Research Results

Results obtained through experiments.

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Traditions

Established ways of doing things.

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Laws and Rules

Rules established by an authority or society.

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Study Notes

  • Welcome back, Marians, for Reading and Writing Skills!
  • The learning targets includes understanding how hyperlinks and multimedia influence text interpretation, appreciating how texts reference and build on other works, and creating informative text using hyperlinks

Hypertext

  • Coined by Ted Nelson in 1985.
  • Involves non-sequential writing with choices for the reader on an interactive screen.
  • A series of text chunks connected by links that provides different pathways
  • Uses hyperlinks that connect parts of the same page or give access to another website.
  • It is the foundation of the World Wide Web (www).
  • Allows quick access to needed information.
  • May include images, audio, video, and other media.
  • Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of symbols, specifically those of written language, by sight or touch.
  • For educators and researchers, reading involves word recognition, spelling, alphabetics, phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and motivation.
  • Hypertexts can be seen in blogs, emails, interactive literature, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Advantages of Hypertext include citing references, individualized learning and highlighting connections of ideas

Intertext

  • Text is based on another text whereby some properties of an original text are incorporated in the text that is created by another author.
  • Intertext includes Retelling whereby there is a restatement of a story or re-expression of a narrative
  • Intertext includes Quotation whereby there is direct lifting of the exact statements or set of words from a text another author has made
  • Allusion happens when a writer or speaker explicitly or implicitly pertains to an idea or passage found in another text without the use of quotation

Forming evaluative staments

  • Critical reading involves identifying assertions, formulating counterclaim and determining evidence
  • Evaluative statements states one's sound judgement, uses reasoning, is supported by evidence, and highlights the strengths and weaknesses
  • Reading is understanding information, is passive, and the purpose is to comprehend and enjoy
  • Critical reading involves analyzing and evaluating information, is active and reflective, and the purpose is to look for deeper meaning and biases

Assertions

  • Declarative sentences give one's belief about something, and can be made without providing evidence.
  • "Fact" is a statement that can be proven objectively with evidence from direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or results of research.
  • “Convention” is something done similar to traditions and norms, may appear factual but cannot be verified.
  • Opinion is a statement based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify, is open for disputes or arguments, with key words: I believe, in my opinion, I would say, to me
  • Preference is stating a personal choice and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked with key words: I love, I prefer, I dislike, I would rather

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