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Which action exemplifies intertextuality by referencing a literary text?
Which action exemplifies intertextuality by referencing a literary text?
- Referencing a historical event in a political speech.
- Discussing a recent film in a news article.
- Recreating a scene from a novel in a play. (correct)
- Mentioning a popular song in a blog post.
How has the advent of the Internet influenced the way information is presented and accessed, contrasting traditional methods?
How has the advent of the Internet influenced the way information is presented and accessed, contrasting traditional methods?
- It has reinforced a linear approach to reading and accessing information.
- It has standardized information presentation, reducing diversity in digital content.
- It has enabled a non-linear method through hypertext, linking various forms of digital content. (correct)
- It has led to a decline in the use of hypertext for academic research.
In the context of intertextuality, how does referencing a social text differ from referencing a literary text?
In the context of intertextuality, how does referencing a social text differ from referencing a literary text?
- Referencing a social text incorporates elements from media, societal events, or popular culture. (correct)
- Referencing a social text involves direct quotations from literary works.
- Referencing a social text focuses solely on adaptations of novels into films.
- Referencing a social text is limited to academic critiques of literary theory.
A writer integrates a famous movie quote into their novel. How does this demonstrate intertextuality?
A writer integrates a famous movie quote into their novel. How does this demonstrate intertextuality?
Which of the following actions best illustrates the use of hypertext in online content?
Which of the following actions best illustrates the use of hypertext in online content?
What is the primary distinction between reading a text in a traditional, linear manner versus using hypertext?
What is the primary distinction between reading a text in a traditional, linear manner versus using hypertext?
How does intertextuality enhance the depth and understanding of a text?
How does intertextuality enhance the depth and understanding of a text?
In what way does hypertext deviate from the traditional concept of reading?
In what way does hypertext deviate from the traditional concept of reading?
What is the most accurate definition of hypertext?
What is the most accurate definition of hypertext?
If an author incorporates a plot element from a well-known TV show into their new book, which concept are they employing?
If an author incorporates a plot element from a well-known TV show into their new book, which concept are they employing?
Which scenario illustrates intertextuality through reference to a social text?
Which scenario illustrates intertextuality through reference to a social text?
What effect did the Internet have on reading methodologies?
What effect did the Internet have on reading methodologies?
Who is credited with introducing the concept of hypertext, and approximately when did this occur?
Who is credited with introducing the concept of hypertext, and approximately when did this occur?
What is a key characteristic of hypertext?
What is a key characteristic of hypertext?
How could a TV show use intertextuality?
How could a TV show use intertextuality?
What is the relationship between hypertext and linear reading?
What is the relationship between hypertext and linear reading?
Upon what mediums does one typically interact with hypertext?
Upon what mediums does one typically interact with hypertext?
What is the main function of hypertext links?
What is the main function of hypertext links?
Which media examples would NOT constitute intertextuality?
Which media examples would NOT constitute intertextuality?
What is the role of the reader in a hypertext environment, compared to traditional linear reading?
What is the role of the reader in a hypertext environment, compared to traditional linear reading?
Flashcards
Intertextuality (Literary)
Intertextuality (Literary)
Referencing a literary text in one's writing by mentioning its title, characters, or recreating scenes.
Intertextuality (Media/Social)
Intertextuality (Media/Social)
Referencing media or social texts like films, TV shows, songs, or societal events in one's writing.
Hypertext
Hypertext
A nonlinear way of presenting information where texts, pictures, and programs are linked, allowing users to navigate via hyperlinks.
Ted Nelson
Ted Nelson
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Study Notes
- There are two forms of intertextuality.
Intertextuality with Literary Text
- A writer may reference a brief or prolonged part of a literary text in their own writing.
- This can involve mentioning the title of a book.
- Writers can use one of its characters.
- Writers can recreate one of its scenes.
Intertextuality with Media or Social Text
- A writer might reference a media or social text in their writing, such as a film, TV show or song.
- Writers can also reference events in society, history, or politics.
- The reference becomes part of the writing itself.
Hypertext
- Hypertext is a relatively new way of reading online.
- Reading was traditionally viewed as a linear process.
- The Internet and technology have enabled a non-linear approach to presenting information through hypertext.
- Hypertext, introduced in 1965 by Ted Nelson, is an arrangement of information in a computer database.
- Texts, pictures, and programs are linked to one another within this arrangement.
- Selecting an object allows a user to see related objects.
- In an online article, users can click on highlighted words or phrases, known as hypertext links, to navigate to new web pages with related content.
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