4.1.4 - Authorial Context
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Name one author whose biography significantly influenced their writing.
💡 Hint: Think of an author known for their exploration of personal themes.
What does cultural heritage refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how someone's background might shape their viewpoints.
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How does an author's biography influence their literary themes?
💡 Hint: Consider how personal struggles can affect storytelling.
Is the intentional fallacy a valid approach to determining a text's meaning?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how texts can have meanings beyond what the author intended.
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Discuss how an author's personal struggles influence their writing styles and the themes they explore. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider various literary techniques and their impact.
Evaluate how cultural contexts can vary across genres and authors. Use an example from post-colonial literature to illustrate your points.
💡 Hint: Contrast these with Western narratives.
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