Practice - The Intentional Fallacy
Practice Questions
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Define Authorial Intent.
💡 Hint: Think about what the author wanted to express.
What does the Intentional Fallacy argue?
💡 Hint: Remember the focus on the text versus the author.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does authorial intent refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what the author wants to communicate.
True or False: The Intentional Fallacy asserts that the meaning of a text is solely based on why the author wrote it.
💡 Hint: Recall the debate about text versus author.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a poem with an ambiguous ending. How might the Intentional Fallacy apply to interpreting it?
💡 Hint: Consider how different interpretations could emerge from personal experiences.
How can understanding both authorial intent and Reader Response Theory lead to a richer analysis of a controversial text?
💡 Hint: Look for themes that resonate differently with various audiences.
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