Practice Borrowing/Influence (Subtle Echoes and Inspirations) - 4.2.1.4 | Module 4: Time, Space, and Intertextual Connections | IB Grade 11 English
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4.2.1.4 - Borrowing/Influence (Subtle Echoes and Inspirations)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'borrowing' mean in literature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how authors may reference others.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an archetype in literature.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of types of characters you see often.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is borrowing in literature?

  • Directly copying text
  • Drawing ideas from previous works
  • Creating entirely new stories

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how stories relate to one another.

Question 2

True or False: Intertextuality refers only to direct citations within texts.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how themes influence literature beyond obvious mentions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Compare and contrast the themes of 'The Penelopiad' and 'The Odyssey.' How does Atwood’s interpretation lend new meaning to the original work?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which characters have their voices elevated in Atwood's retelling.

Question 2

Examine the role of character archetypes in shaping narratives within two different cultural contexts. How do these archetypes retain their significance?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the hero’s journey changes in various cultures that value different ideals.

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