Paraphrasing Techniques Quiz

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According to Derrida's theory, where can socio-political meanings be found in a text?

In the unspoken, unrecognized, unintended messages of a text (correct)

In the author's background and influences

In the recognized and intended messages of a text

Only in the intended messaging of the author

What fundamental aspect of literary theory did Derrida's theory alter?

The analysis of intended meanings only

The importance of authorial intent (correct)

The role of socio-political meanings in texts

The relevance of historical context

How did Derrida's theory of deconstruction change how western literary theorists approached texts?

By focusing solely on authorial background

By seeking out unintended meanings beneath the author's words (correct)

By adhering strictly to recognized messages in texts

By prioritizing historical context over authorial intent

What insight can the 'unseen biases' in a text provide according to Derrida?

Insight into the assumptions and influences of the writer Signup and view all the answers

Which action would resolve plagiarism issue 1 as highlighted in the text?

Starting over and changing the introduction of the paraphrase Signup and view all the answers

What key element was missing in plagiarism issue 2 that should have been included?

A correctly formatted citation for the source Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes plagiarism issue 3 as outlined in the text?

It largely kept the original text with only minor alterations Signup and view all the answers

'Resolving this issue is as simple as including a correctly formatted citation' refers to which specific plagiarism issue?

'Sample Plagiarism Issue 2' Signup and view all the answers

'Notice that this attempt at a paraphrase really only replaces specific words or rearranges certain sentences' refers to which specific plagiarism issue?

'Sample Plagiarism Issue 3' Signup and view all the answers

What did Derrida's theory of literary analysis prioritize that differed from prior theories?

Looking for unintended and unspoken messages in a text Signup and view all the answers

In Derrida's view, what do words, sentences, and texts betray about the author?

Hidden meanings beyond the writer's control Signup and view all the answers

How did Derrida argue that literary theories needed to adapt to find deeper meanings?

By looking for the 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' messages in a text Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Derrida believe socio-political meanings could be exposed within a text?

By finding the hidden 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' meanings Signup and view all the answers

How did Derrida challenge traditional literary analysis with his theory?

By highlighting meanings beyond the author's conscious control Signup and view all the answers

What did Derrida's theory suggest about the control authors have over their texts?

'Unintended, unrecognized' messages can flow beyond an author's control Signup and view all the answers

According to Derrida, what insights can be gained from analyzing the 'unseen biases' in a text?

'Unseen biases' reveal deeper socio-political meanings Signup and view all the answers

'Unlike prior literary theories', what was one key aspect of Derrida's theory as described in the text?

'Looking for hidden socio-political meanings' Signup and view all the answers

'This theory fundamentally altered the landscape of literary theory across western civilization', what aspect of literary theory was primarily altered?

'Unintended messages and influences were considered' Signup and view all the answers

How did Derrida suggest that words and sentences extended beyond an author's control?

Words betray unseen biases about authors. Signup and view all the answers

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