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What is social commentary?
What is social consciousness?
Consciousness shared within a society
What is social consciousness driven by?
Empathy
Styles of writing or genres that support or form manipulate to contain social commentary include __________.
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What is surrealism?
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What does juxtapose mean?
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What is magical realism?
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Where is magical realism from and what does it show?
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What are archetypes?
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What is an allegory?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Social Commentary
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Social Commentary
- Refers to commentary on social issues or the human condition.
- Represents an act of rebellion against individuals or groups.
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Social Consciousness
- Represents a collective awareness shared among members of society.
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Empathy
- The driving force behind social consciousness, fostering understanding and shared feelings.
Literary Styles Supporting Social Commentary
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Surrealism
- A genre that goes beyond realism, incorporating dream-like elements.
- Lacks natural temporal flow; events often occur in illogical sequences.
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Juxtaposition
- Technique of placing two contrasting ideas side by side to derive deeper meaning.
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Magical Realism
- Blends realistic events with mythic elements, often using archetypes.
- Originates from Latin America, depicting both life’s possibilities and limitations.
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Archetypes
- Symbols that elicit emotional responses, often subconsciously in individuals.
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Allegory
- A narrative with two or more meanings: a literal level and one or more symbolic interpretations.
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Explore the key concepts of social commentary, social consciousness, and empathy. Discover the literary styles that support these themes, such as surrealism and magical realism. Engage with techniques like juxtaposition and archetypes that reveal deeper meanings in literature.
