Key Concepts in Social Commentary
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What is social commentary?

  • Both A and C (correct)
  • Any commentary on social issues or the human condition
  • Observation on personal interests
  • An act or rebellion towards an individual or group

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 __________.

<p>Surrealism, magical realism, allegory, science fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is surrealism?

<p>Beyond realism; it uses some part of realism but in a dream-like context and doesn't have a natural flow of order in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does juxtapose mean?

<p>Two contrasting ideas side by side to get deeper meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is magical realism?

<p>Combines realistic events with elements of myths and use of archetypes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is magical realism from and what does it show?

<p>Latin America; it shows life possibilities and limits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are archetypes?

<p>Symbols that evoke emotional responses even if the viewer is unaware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an allegory?

<p>A narrative that contains two or more meanings, including a literal level and one or more symbolic levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Social Commentary

  • Social Commentary

    • Refers to commentary on social issues or the human condition.
    • Represents an act of rebellion against individuals or groups.

  • Social Consciousness

    • Represents a collective awareness shared among members of society.

  • Empathy

    • The driving force behind social consciousness, fostering understanding and shared feelings.

Literary Styles Supporting Social Commentary

  • Surrealism

    • A genre that goes beyond realism, incorporating dream-like elements.
    • Lacks natural temporal flow; events often occur in illogical sequences.

  • Juxtaposition

    • Technique of placing two contrasting ideas side by side to derive deeper meaning.

  • Magical Realism

    • Blends realistic events with mythic elements, often using archetypes.
    • Originates from Latin America, depicting both life’s possibilities and limitations.

  • Archetypes

    • Symbols that elicit emotional responses, often subconsciously in individuals.

  • 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.

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