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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Context = The background information, circumstances and environment surrounding the production and reception of a text Context of production = Any outside factors that have shaped or influenced the production or creation of the text Context of reception = Any outside factors that influence the way in which an audience might respond to a text Authorial Context = How a text has been influenced by the events of the author’s life, their other work and the circumstances that surrounded the writing of the text
Match the following components of context with their meanings:
Authorial context = Influence of the author’s life, values, beliefs and personal style on a text Historical context = Broader historical, social, cultural or political context of the time the text was written or set Personal context = Individual's personal circumstances that influence their response to a text Socio-historical conditions = Conditions of the society and history during the time period of the text
Match the types of context with their descriptions:
Context of production = Includes the authorial context and the broader historical, social, cultural or political context Context of reception = Includes the personal context and the broader socio-historical conditions Authorial Context = Includes key aspects of the author's identity, significant life experiences, and their personal style Historical Context = Includes the time the text was written or set
Match the following terms with their definitions from the text:
Context = Background information, circumstances and environment surrounding a text Authorial Context = Influence of the author’s life, work, and circumstances on a text Context of reception = Factors that influence the way an audience might respond to a text Context of production = Factors that have shaped or influenced the creation of the text
Match the types of context with their influences:
Context of production = Influences the creation of the text Context of reception = Influences the audience's response to the text Authorial Context = Influences the text based on the author's life and work Historical Context = Influences the text based on the time it was written or set
The word 'context' refers to the background information, circumstances, and environment surrounding the production and reception of a text.
True
Authorial context refers to how a text has been influenced by the events of the author's life and their other works.
True
The context of production includes the historical, social, cultural, or political factors of the time the text was written or set.
True
The context of reception refers to factors that influence how an audience responds to a text, such as personal context or socio-historical conditions.
True
Authorial context includes the author's personal style and other works.
True
Test your understanding of context with this quiz! Explore the various factors that shape and influence the production of a text, including authorial context, historical events, social dynamics, and more. Challenge your knowledge and enhance your understanding of how context impacts the meaning and reception of a text.
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