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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?

<p>Insight into the assumptions and influences of the writer (D)</p>
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Which action would resolve plagiarism issue 1 as highlighted in the text?

<p>Starting over and changing the introduction of the paraphrase (D)</p>
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What key element was missing in plagiarism issue 2 that should have been included?

<p>A correctly formatted citation for the source (A)</p>
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Which best describes plagiarism issue 3 as outlined in the text?

<p>It largely kept the original text with only minor alterations (B)</p>
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'Resolving this issue is as simple as including a correctly formatted citation' refers to which specific plagiarism issue?

<p>'Sample Plagiarism Issue 2' (C)</p>
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'Notice that this attempt at a paraphrase really only replaces specific words or rearranges certain sentences' refers to which specific plagiarism issue?

<p>'Sample Plagiarism Issue 3' (A)</p>
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What did Derrida's theory of literary analysis prioritize that differed from prior theories?

<p>Looking for unintended and unspoken messages in a text (A)</p>
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In Derrida's view, what do words, sentences, and texts betray about the author?

<p>Hidden meanings beyond the writer's control (D)</p>
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How did Derrida argue that literary theories needed to adapt to find deeper meanings?

<p>By looking for the 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' messages in a text (C)</p>
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In what way did Derrida believe socio-political meanings could be exposed within a text?

<p>By finding the hidden 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' meanings (A)</p>
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How did Derrida challenge traditional literary analysis with his theory?

<p>By highlighting meanings beyond the author's conscious control (B)</p>
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What did Derrida's theory suggest about the control authors have over their texts?

<p>'Unintended, unrecognized' messages can flow beyond an author's control (A)</p>
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According to Derrida, what insights can be gained from analyzing the 'unseen biases' in a text?

<p>'Unseen biases' reveal deeper socio-political meanings (A)</p>
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'Unlike prior literary theories', what was one key aspect of Derrida's theory as described in the text?

<p>'Looking for hidden socio-political meanings' (B)</p>
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'This theory fundamentally altered the landscape of literary theory across western civilization', what aspect of literary theory was primarily altered?

<p>'Unintended messages and influences were considered' (A)</p>
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How did Derrida suggest that words and sentences extended beyond an author's control?

<p>Words betray unseen biases about authors. (B)</p>
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Flashcards

Derrida: Textual Meaning

Socio-political meanings are found in the unspoken, unrecognized, unintended messages of a text.

Derrida: Authorial Intent

Derrida's theory diminished the importance of authorial intent in literary theory.

Derrida: Deconstruction Impact

Derrida's deconstruction theory changed literary analysis by seeking unintended meanings beneath the author's words.

Derrida: Unseen Biases

The 'unseen biases' in a text provide insight into the assumptions and influences of the writer.

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Plagiarism Issue 1 Fix

To resolve plagiarism issue 1, start over and change the introduction of the paraphrase.

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Plagiarism Issue 2 Flaw

Plagiarism issue 2 was missing a correctly formatted citation for the source.

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Plagiarism Issue 3

Plagiarism issue 3 largely kept the original text with only minor alterations.

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Citation Solution

Including a correctly formatted citation resolves 'Sample Plagiarism Issue 2'.

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Paraphrase Problems

'Sample Plagiarism Issue 3' replaces specific words or rearranges certain sentences, but is still plagiarism.

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Derrida's Priority

Derrida prioritized looking for unintended and unspoken messages in a text, differing from prior theories.

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Derrida: Hidden Meanings

Words, sentences, and texts betray hidden meanings beyond the writer's control, according to Derrida.

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Derrida: Deeper Meanings

Derrida argued literary theories needed to seek 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' messages for deeper meanings.

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Derrida: Exposing Bias

Derrida believed socio-political meanings could be exposed by finding the hidden 'unspoken, unrecognized, unintended' meanings.

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Derrida's Challenge

Derrida challenged traditional literary analysis by highlighting meanings beyond the author's conscious control.

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Author's Control?

Derrida's theory suggests authors can have 'unintended, unrecognized' messages flow beyond their control.

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Derrida: Bias Analysis

Analyzing 'unseen biases' reveals deeper socio-political meanings, according to Derrida.

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Derrida's Focus

Derrida's theory focused on 'looking for hidden socio-political meanings', unlike prior literary theories.

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Theory Alteration

Derrida altered literary theory by considering 'unintended messages and influences'.

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Words Betray

Derrida suggested words betray unseen biases about authors and extend beyond an author's control.

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