4.1.4.1.1 - Biography
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What is the definition of biography in literature?
💡 Hint: Think of how personal history relates to writing.
Name one reason to avoid the intentional fallacy.
💡 Hint: Consider other interpretations.
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What does biography refer to in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about how life events shape writing.
True or False: The intentional fallacy posits that knowing an author's intent is the only way to understand a text.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your interpretation skills.
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Evaluate how understanding an author's biography can change the interpretation of a specific text. Provide a detailed analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider specific examples of themes influenced by the author's life.
Discuss the balance between an author's intent and the reader's interpretation in analyzing a literary text. Use examples to support your argument.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how cultural context shifts understanding.
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