Introduction to Digital Cultures

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What is one of the characteristics of digital culture mentioned in the text?

Biological diversity

Physical presence

Constant change (correct)

Mechanical engineering

What is the primary focus of an academic degree in digital culture according to the text?

Environmental conservation

Music theory

Understanding the impact of technologies on life and culture (correct)

Art history

What is one example of a digital culture product mentioned in the text?

Wooden sculptures

Oil paintings

Digital images (correct)

Ceramic pottery

What is one effect of digitalization on information literacy according to the text?

Increased need for literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of digital culture goods mentioned in the text?

Ease of reproduction and distribution Signup and view all the answers

What does digital culture refer to?

Emerging practices and cultures from digital technologies Signup and view all the answers

How are digital technologies described in the text?

As an integral part of human exchange and communication process Signup and view all the answers

What is the Internet's role in relation to culture?

It connects millions of people reflecting a diverse range of cultures and ideas Signup and view all the answers

How are digital technologies impacting people's lives according to the text?

They are changing many aspects of political, social, cultural, and economic lives of people Signup and view all the answers

What is the shift taking place according to the text?

A shift towards computer-mediated forms of production, distribution, and communication Signup and view all the answers

Which genre of digital literature allows the reader to make their own decisions and interact with the story's world?

Interactive fiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique characteristic of Twitterature as described in the text?

Confined to a 280-character limit Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect distinguishes hypertext fiction from interactive fiction and Twitterature?

Utilizes hypertext links for non-linear storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What makes interactive fiction different from hypertext fiction and Twitterature?

Uses controls and commands to move a character through a story Signup and view all the answers

Which type of digital literature is confined to a 280-character limit for each post?

Twitterature Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of generators in digital literature?

To generate unique stories for each user through an algorithm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern about the longevity of digital literature?

The unplayability of the text after a decade Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Electronic Literature Organization in relation to digital literature?

Preserving and archiving digital literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the Electronic Literature Collection?

A collection of anthologies of digital literature to preserve it over time Signup and view all the answers

How does digital poetry differ from traditional poetry?

It utilizes techniques common to digital literature such as hypertext and coding Signup and view all the answers